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Monday, June 8, 2009
Offshore Drilling May Return to Senate Energy Debate
The New York Times - Debate over a proposed oil and gas title aimed at expanding domestic energy production opens the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee session today.
Notably, the proposal would allow for expanding leasing for oil and gas exploration in the US, and streamline permitting procedures for offshore drilling.
The debates are part of the Committee's continued mark-ups on a broad energy bill.
Today marks the first day lawmakers will be able to view the full proposed list of amendments to the bill.
To access the article, click here.
Notably, the proposal would allow for expanding leasing for oil and gas exploration in the US, and streamline permitting procedures for offshore drilling.
The debates are part of the Committee's continued mark-ups on a broad energy bill.
Today marks the first day lawmakers will be able to view the full proposed list of amendments to the bill.
To access the article, click here.
Labels: energy, oil companies, u.s. energy policy
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