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Cynthia Lummis: “I advocate for this priority because it will accelerate our path to energy independence, create jobs, contribute greatly…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2013
I advocate for this priority because it will accelerate our path to energy independence, create jobs, contribute greatly to deficit reduction, and can be done while conserving our public lands and open space for future generations.
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Cynthia Lummis
Republican · Wyoming

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Lummis supports opening federal lands for energy development to boost independence and job creation.

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