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On the recordMay 19, 2010
I think we must be cautious when we oppose renewable energy projects on Federal lands by proposing more wilderness areas and other forms of procedures.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

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Bingaman warns against hindering renewable energy projects with new wilderness designations.

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