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Offshore drilling foe Walter Jones dies
North Carolina Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who often bucked his party and its leaders on issues related to the environment, American military action overseas and taxes, died yesterday. He was 76.
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Manuel Quiñones, E&E News reporter
North Carolina Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who often bucked his party and its leaders on issues related to the environment, American military action overseas and taxes, died yesterday. He was 76.
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