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N.C. Senate overrides Gov. Perdue’s veto of fracking bill
Posted by Margaret Williams in Environment | 10 months, 3 weeks ago
From the Raleigh News&Observer:

The state Senate voted to override Gov. Bev Perdue’s veto of legislation that would legalize fracking in the state, setting up a showdown in the N.C. House.

The Senate voted 29 to 13 after a brief discussion. A three-fifths majority is required to override a gubernatorial veto. ...


Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/07/02/2174842/state-senate-overrides-gov-perdues.html#storylink=cpy
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