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James Talarico: “I support our oil and gas industry. I had family members who worked in the industry. I went to public schools here in…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
I support our oil and gas industry. I had family members who worked in the industry. I went to public schools here in Texas, funded by the oil and gas industry.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Commenting on his support for the oil and gas industry.

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