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Angus King: “Well, I think it is important too because that is a benefit that is hard to quantify, but if you add the transportation…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2017
Well, I think it is important too because that is a benefit that is hard to quantify, but if you add the transportation costs and the energy that is used--I like the idea of stabilizing energy prices in Maine and also stabilizing the economy for people like those who Dana represents.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King discusses the economic stability provided by local energy sources.

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