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On the recordJune 4, 2024
Those communities that powered our nation to greatness are now the biggest economic losers in this energy transition.
Said by
Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin emphasizes the economic struggles of fossil fuel communities during the energy transition.

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