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SCRANTON, Pa. - Sen. Bob Casey said Thursday that Pennsylvania's emerging natural gas industry has the potential to create jobs and wealth, but also carries environmental risks that must be addressed.
The Pennsylvania Democrat said at a forum in Scranton that the "gas rush" taking place in the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania "can create a great economic boost" in a state where nearly 600,000 people are unemployed. But he added: "We must not fail to protect our people, our land, our water and our future."See the full content of this document
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Pa. Senator Proposes Fracking Regulations
Casey is sponsoring the FRAC Act, stalled legislation that calls for federal regulation of the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking." Drillers inject millions of gallons...
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