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Angus King: “We are talking a lot today about the cost of transition. We also have to talk about the cost of not transitioning.”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2021
We are talking a lot today about the cost of transition. We also have to talk about the cost of not transitioning.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of addressing both transition costs and the consequences of inaction.

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