03/27/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"The Department is committed to working closely with Senator Feinstein, the Committee and the Congress on addressing the renewable energy national priority."
"We would also urge the Committee and Senator Feinstein to encourage BLM to clear out speculative lease applications."
"We believe that our country does not have to choose between protecting our special places and having the renewable energy that we need to address the climate challenge."
"we commend Senator Feinstein for her leadership in protecting California's fragile and extraordinary desert resources"