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Maria Cantwell: “Of course, they're trying to say that it's cheaper to operate in Oregon, ignoring the long-term costs that you have…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2010
Of course, they're trying to say that it's cheaper to operate in Oregon, ignoring the long-term costs that you have clearly stated in the RFP as it relates to proximity.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Senator Cantwell criticizes NOAA's cost analysis for not considering long-term expenses related to facility location.

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