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To: Bearcatbob who wrote (356832)3/31/2010 8:07:54 AM
From: Snowshoe1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) of 793799
 
Here's the recent pattern of significant fed action in Alaska that concerns me:

1) The Army Corps of Engineers blocked Conoco from building a bridge across the Colville River to support oil and gas development. This is one of the last great undeveloped hydrocarbon basins in the world.

2) The EPA blocked an expansion of the Red Dog lead and zinc mine, so it may have to shut down later this year. This is the world's largest source of zinc.

3) Now Obama wants to block offshore drilling in Bristol Bay.

The first two items above are economic disasters for Alaska, so I really hope these issues get resolved. OTOH, I think offshore drilling in Alaska is rather dodgy for cost and environmental reasons so I can agree with Obama on this one.

Bottom line: I suspect Obama admin is using Alaska obstructionism as a political sop to enviros, while stiffing them in other areas.
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