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Joe Manchin: We believe that with flexibility... we could reduce lease terms and, therefore, incentivize a more rapid development of…

On the recordMay 16, 2011
We believe that with flexibility... we could reduce lease terms and, therefore, incentivize a more rapid development of oil and gas.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin emphasizes the need for flexible lease terms to boost oil and gas development.

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