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Re:Huge helium discovery 'a life-saving find' by ASalazarMX on Tuesday June 28, 2016 @11:38AM (#11994592)
What is this congress that imposes Helium prices worldwide?
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Re:Huge helium discovery 'a life-saving find' by smaddox on Tuesday June 28, 2016 @02:34PM (#11996271)
US Congress decided to sell off the US stockpile. Since they're selling lower than anyone else can produce, they're basically the only source. Therefore, they are the global supply and they are setting worldwide prices.
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Re:Huge helium discovery 'a life-saving find' by witty_username on Tuesday June 28, 2016 @11:57AM (#11994789)
Grandparent comment means the US Congress, which does legislation.
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