No Oil Drilling In Arctic Refuge

The Senate has rejected Bush's bid to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, despite Despite argument that the drilling is critical to national security.

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March 20, 2003, 8:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected President Bush's bid to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, dealing a blow to a White House that has argued increasing domestic energy production is critical to national security... Lawmakers were told that within the environmental community, the vote on the drilling issue would be viewed as among the most important of the year. Some groups said they planned to highlight it on the report cards they issue ranking legislators on environmental issues."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Senate Rejects Oil Drilling in Arctic Refuge

Thursday, March 20, 2003 in The Los Angeles Times

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