Lisa Murkowski: “I think it was beyond more than just a key role. I think I asked you to be the coordinating agency.”

I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.

It's only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.

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The recent lease sale results were not surprising, given the acreage already leased and the continued partisan push against responsible development.