Lou Barletta
Lou Barletta is a former U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania who has been an advocate for the extraction of rare earth elements (REEs) from the state's anthracite coal deposits. During his tenure in Congress, he pushed for funding to explore methods of recovering REEs from coal wastewater, highlighting Pennsylvania's potential to contribute to the U.S. efforts in reducing reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 153,313 | $21,000,000 | 9,727$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 153,313 | $21,000,000 | 9,727$ |
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Then-Rep. Lou Barletta, a Republican, tried to draw attention to REEs during his time in Congress in the 2010s.
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