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On the recordNovember 1, 2017
Then can you explain to me how, if we are to open it up to oil and gas drilling, that is compatible with those purposes?
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Catherine Cortez Masto
Democratic · Nevada

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Senator Cortez Masto seeks clarification on oil drilling's compatibility with conservation.

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