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Angus King: “I would ask Senator Barrasso to come to Maine and tell the people of Maine the virtues of higher oil prices.”

On the recordApril 15, 2015
I would ask Senator Barrasso to come to Maine and tell the people of Maine the virtues of higher oil prices.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Challenges Senator Barrasso to explain the benefits of high oil prices to Maine residents.

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