ANWR hangs on one vote

High oil prices, fear of war boosting nationwide support for ANWR development; state House vote to cut Arctic Power funds hampers lobbying effort in states of key senators

Steve Sutherlin

PNA Associate Editor

The fate of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will likely be decided by one U.S. senator’s vote on an upcoming budget reconciliation bill, which is expected to contain language which will open the coastal plain to oil and gas exploration and development. Senate Budget Committee Chairm....