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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
You cannot say that we lose money because BP is now paying their fines and penalties.
Said by
Don Beyer
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Beyer criticizes the notion that BP's fines offset losses in the Gulf Coast.

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