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Citing Scientific Experts' Warnings, Sen. Ossoff Submits Formal Opposition to Strip Mine Proposal Near Okefenokee Swamp
February 16, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:

Citing warnings from leading scientists and experts, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today submitted his formal opposition to the proposed strip mine next to the Okefenokee Swamp.

Sen. Ossoff has been leading the charge to protect the precious National Wildlife Refuge, which is the largest blackwater swamp in North America and generates tens of millions of dollars for Georgia's tourism ec . . .

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