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On the recordOctober 20, 2015
It should be easier to do energy projects on Indian land than anywhere else. Because we have a trust responsibility.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken advocates for simplifying energy project processes on Indian land due to trust responsibilities.

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