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Angus King: “These are resources that belong to the people of the United States. We are taking money out of the pockets of taxpayers.”

On the recordMarch 12, 2018
These are resources that belong to the people of the United States. We are taking money out of the pockets of taxpayers.
Said by
Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King emphasizes the importance of taxpayer resources in offshore drilling decisions.

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