Rick Henderson, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses concerns about the “slush fund” set up in connection with Gov. Roy Cooper’s approval of a key permit for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Henderson offered these comments during the Jan. 29, 2018, edition of Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight.”
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