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Chris Van Hollen: “The Obama administration concluded it would be too great a risk to the livelihood of this area to open up that area for…”

On the recordJune 6, 2017
The Obama administration concluded it would be too great a risk to the livelihood of this area to open up that area for drilling.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Referencing past administration's stance on drilling risks.

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