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Catherine Cortez Masto: It's been lengthening here in the U.S. from five to seven, now to seven to ten. And this really is hurting investment.

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
It's been lengthening here in the U.S. from five to seven, now to seven to ten. And this really is hurting investment.
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

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Senator Cortez Masto highlights the increasing duration of the permitting process affecting investments.

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