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On the recordMay 24, 2011
Obviously, if we don't address that inadequacy, all it does is shift the cost of cleanup when an oil spill occurs, such as did at Deepwater Horizon, onto the public, is that not correct?
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly highlights the financial burden of inadequate oil spill regulations on the public.

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