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Ed Markey: But if we fail to act, and float off this helium cliff, we may be forced to rely on insecure and irregular helium…

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
But if we fail to act, and float off this helium cliff, we may be forced to rely on insecure and irregular helium supplies from foreign countries, such as Russia, Algeria, or Qatar, and pay dramatically higher prices to meet American scientific and industrial needs.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey warns about reliance on foreign helium supplies and rising costs if action isn't taken.

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