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Rand Paul: Controversial Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining Isn't So Bad

First Posted: 7/29/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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Rumors of the Tea Party champion's demise have been greatly exaggerated. On the campaign trail with the most controversial politician in America. ...

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