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Frank Lautenberg: We can no longer afford to shield Big Oil from the costs of offshore drilling.

On the recordJune 29, 2010
We can no longer afford to shield Big Oil from the costs of offshore drilling.
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Frank Lautenberg
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Lautenberg emphasizes the need for accountability for oil companies in offshore drilling.

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