DeFazio on Coal Exports: Maybe

A number of Portland liberals have come out against the growing effort to site a coal exporting facility in Oregon—mayoral hopeful Jefferson Smith joined the coal opposition yesterday.

U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio has a more nuanced position, one that may inflame enviros. In an interview WW had with him a couple of weeks ago, he explained his position:


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