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One lawmaker said a bill that would expedite the approval process for fracking could endanger Missourians' health |
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Wrap: Fracking in Missouri has increased in recent years and could increase even more if a bill to expedite the process to obtain a fracking permit.
Republican Senator Rob Schaaf says some Missourians have concerns about the process.
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| Description: "Admit that it creates jobs but some people have concerns that it allows for a lot of pollution to get down into the ground and that some of it can come up around loose casings or ground water." | |
But Schaaf says he supports fracking expansion.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Kolbie Satterfield
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Lawmakers discussed the health of Missourians during a fracking debate in the Senate |
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Wrap: A bill that would speed up the process of receiving a permit to frack within Missouri brought up health concerns relating to contaminated water.
Republican Senator Rob Schaaf says some people think fracking poses too great an environmental risk.
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| Description: "Some people are concerned about fracking, concerned about that it's an environmental concern. I don't think there's a consensus that fracking is such a great thing." | |
Schaaf says he supports this bill.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Kolbie Satterfield.
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A discussion about fracking in the Missouri Senate shifted to the health of Missourians |
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Wrap: Fracking in Missouri has increased in recent years and a bill heard before lawmakers would ease regulation.
Republican Senator Gary Romine says the bill would protect Missouri from higher authorities while expanding the fracking industry.
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| Description: "I think it's a great piece of legislation for the citizens of Missouri and protect them from over reaching government." | |
Republican Senator Rob Schaaf says fracking has some people concerned about water pollution and the environment.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Kolbie Satterfield