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Michael Bennet: As Senator Gardner said, the blowout at the Gold King was an environmental and economic disaster for communities…

On the recordMarch 1, 2016
As Senator Gardner said, the blowout at the Gold King was an environmental and economic disaster for communities throughout Southwest Colorado.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the impact of the Gold King Mine disaster on local communities.

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