Murkowski on Energy Bill: ‘We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Amendments’ - Roll Call

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Murkowski on Energy Bill: ‘We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Amendments’

By Thomas McKinless

Posted January 27, 2016 at 9:13pm

By Thomas McKinless

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As debate on an energy bill begins in the Senate, Energy and Natural Resources Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday that members are encouraged to bring amendments on the legislation to the floor. “We shouldn’t be afraid of amendments,” Murkowski said.

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