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John Barrasso: “I would hope that the Department would consider what another run up in oil prices would do to any sort of an economic…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
I would hope that the Department would consider what another run up in oil prices would do to any sort of an economic recovery and make additional opportunities available for production in the United States.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso emphasizes the impact of oil prices on U.S. economic recovery and job availability.

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