Biden proposes more offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska

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By Emily PontecorvoJul 2, 2022, 1:40 am574 ptsHot
The Biden administration issued a draft plan on Friday to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of…

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