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On the recordApril 13, 2016
I think there are benefits to our air. I think there are benefits in terms of the amount of carbon and in terms of greenhouse gases.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken discusses environmental benefits related to federal authority over public lands.

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