Increased production, particularly on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico, would likely reduce our reliance on foreign oil and create much needed jobs.
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Thad Cochran emphasizes the importance of domestic oil production for job creation and reducing foreign oil dependence.
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