Maria Cantwell actually said...

I think it is astounding to find out that 40 percent of our coal comes off of these Federal lands.

Cantwell highlights the significant coal production from Federal lands and the lack of taxpayer protection.

02/22/2016

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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is an environmental tragedy of monumental proportions.

Anything that jeopardizes our oceans and coastal environment jeopardizes the economies of those regions.

It taught us that major oil spill devastation lasts for decades after the oil is gone.

If this top kill were to be effective today, it will be at least another 60 days to remove the oil that is there.