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Ben Ray Luján: This bill provided $4.7 billion to plug oil and gas wells that were abandoned by those who profited from leaving this…

On the recordMay 2, 2023
This bill provided $4.7 billion to plug oil and gas wells that were abandoned by those who profited from leaving this mess behind.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan discusses funding for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells.

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