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On the recordApril 21, 2015
I can tell you that we feel very strongly that energy production in Lease 220 can take place safely, especially at 50 miles offshore.
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Rob Wittman
Republican · Virginia

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Wittman advocates for safe offshore energy production in Virginia's Lease 220.

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