John Barrasso: “It takes 50 permits, 9 years, and $7 billion, and then the investors…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2017

It takes 50 permits, 9 years, and $7 billion, and then the investors withdraw from the project.

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Barrasso highlights the lengthy permitting process hindering infrastructure projects.

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John Barrasso: “It takes 50 permits, 9 years, and $7 billion, and then the investors withdraw from the project.”