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On the recordMay 25, 2010
I am encouraged by President Obama's directive to restructure the MMS in order 'to build an organization that acts as the oil industry's watchdog--not its partner.'
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy supports Obama's plan to reform the MMS to prioritize public safety over industry interests.

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