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Jared Huffman: NEPA is becoming a less compelling boogeyman all the time.

On the recordMay 10, 2023
NEPA is becoming a less compelling boogeyman all the time.
Said by
Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman argues that NEPA is not the main cause of project delays.

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