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David McKinley: “Powerhouses all across America are shutting down because of the onslaught of EPA rules.”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
Powerhouses all across America are shutting down because of the onslaught of EPA rules.
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David McKinley
Republican · West Virginia

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McKinley discusses the impact of EPA regulations on power plants and job losses.

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