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Jared Huffman: The regional economy would be far better off, both in terms of more income and more jobs, if there was no mining in the…

On the recordMay 10, 2023
The regional economy would be far better off, both in terms of more income and more jobs, if there was no mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman references a study suggesting economic benefits of banning mining in a specific area.

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