A Texas state senator is pressing the case in that state over health and safety risks from the shale gas exploration boom and a failure of the state to adequately regulate the industry.

The Arkansas Shale Caucus would probably organize a neck-tie party for such a truth teller. Money is more important than health or safety or clean air and water in the “Natural” State.

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