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Bruce Westerman: With fewer opportunities to lease in U.S. waters, investment will flow overseas and hostile nations will have greater…

On the recordJanuary 10, 2024
With fewer opportunities to lease in U.S. waters, investment will flow overseas and hostile nations will have greater influence over global energy markets.
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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Concern over foreign influence due to reduced U.S. energy leasing.

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