The two discussed a new health study on the hydraulic fracturing drilling method that could be thorough enough to trump all others in a debate that has split New York for five years.

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"This decision recognizes the importance of a state-based approach to regulating hydraulic fracturing one that balances this important method for producing energy with environmental protection, " he said Monday through spokesman Renny MacKay.

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