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Trump announces $700 million investment in coal plants, California export terminal

President Trump on Thursday announced plans for his administration to commit $700 million in funding for coal plants and a new export terminal. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has details on the announcement and Mike O'Boyle, senior director for policy and strategy at Energy Innovation, joins with analysis.

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