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Chris Murphy: “At a time when energy prices are skyrocketing, the administration is hell-bent on political retribution instead of…”

On the recordAugust 12, 2026
At a time when energy prices are skyrocketing, the administration is hell-bent on political retribution instead of working to bring down costs for millions of Americans.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Commenting on the administration's focus on political issues over economic ones.

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