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John Barrasso: “The Brook Mine holds over a billion tons of coal and over 2…”

Featuring: John Barrasso, Republican | U.S. Senate Wyoming

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Senator John Barrasso on Republican Spending Cuts and Wyoming's Energy Future

Published | Video Starts at 03:43

It's going to mean a lot in terms of prices, in terms of jobs, and also for national security. Well, Wyoming minerals mined by Wyoming workers are going to build a safer, more prosperous America because The Brook Mine holds over a billion tons of coal and over 2 million tons of critical minerals. These are the minerals that we use in smartphones, in cars, washers and dryers, and even fighter jets. Mr. President, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright came to Sheridan, Wyoming for the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday. (03:43–03:55)

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Asserts that the Brook Mine contains significant coal and critical mineral reserves.

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