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On the recordMay 30, 2012
I understand. Right now there has been an incredible shift on it. This has been known for several years, as I mentioned, the 2005 legislation.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Questioning the recent surge in fracking discussions despite past legislation acknowledging its existence.

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