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On the recordMay 10, 2023
I think one of the things that is important to realize here is that we are all talking about projects that get delayed or take a long time, and it's a lengthy and cumbersome process.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine
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Senator King highlights the challenges of project delays and the opportunity costs involved.

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