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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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