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Al Franken: I think that we're being penny wise and pound foolish by disinvesting, under investing, in energy research and…

On the recordApril 8, 2013
I think that we're being penny wise and pound foolish by disinvesting, under investing, in energy research and development.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken criticizes underinvestment in energy research amidst climate change threats.

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