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On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Adding new emissions through pipeline expansions, like the GTN Xpress, is incompatible with President Biden's pledge, and it would undermine Oregon's efforts for a clean energy future.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley argues that new emissions from pipelines contradict Biden's climate commitments.

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