Improving the Department's performance is particularly important to me in light of recent Department of the Interior reports that indicate that while overall production domestically is at an all-time high, but it's not necessarily the case on Federal lands and waters.
Murkowski highlights the discrepancy in production levels on Federal lands compared to overall domestic production.
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It's only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.
“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”
“I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.”
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