I think it is an important point to raise because we have heard arguments from folks on the other side of the aisle and in the oil and gas industry that the Biden-Harris Administration's decisions in the Arctic Refuge and the Western…
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on countries to 'leave oil, coal, and gas in the ground, where they belong.'
This Committee has a profound responsibility to mitigate the impacts of the climate crisis.
And even if all goes according to company plan and those companies are interested in even developing in the area, which was questionable already in the Arctic Refuge, it would take a better part of a decade to produce oil and gas on…
Cancellation of these leases is a step to rectify attempted violence against our people, the animals and sacred land.
We have a responsibility to lead in winding down use of fossil fuels, and that starts with production on Federal lands.
Republicans are trying to distract us from the internal dysfunction which is steering our Nation toward a government shutdown.
The money is there. The question is how we as elected officials choose to invest in our communities.





