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On the recordJune 8, 2011
the thought that this will generate $4 billion when it's up and producing annually for the Federal Government, and not a penny will go to these Gulf Coast States that served as a platform now for this industry for the last 60 to 70 years, is beyond what this senator will take.
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Mary Landrieu
Democratic · Louisiana

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Landrieu expresses frustration over Gulf Coast states not receiving revenue from oil production.

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