Senate votes 50-49 to overturn mining ban near Boundary Waters
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The senate has voted to overturn a mining ban near the Boundary Waters, with a vote of 50-49. This decision appears to be a close one, with a single vote separating the two sides. The outcome of the vote suggests that the mining ban in the area will no longer be in effect.
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