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On the recordMarch 22, 2022
the narrative that more leases would decrease today's gas prices and immediately help secure energy independence from Russia is also a false narrative.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth disputes claims that increasing oil leases will quickly lower gas prices.

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