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Bush Rushes to Grant Oil Leases Near National Parks
By Tom Oconell
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With no concern for the impact on air, water and wildlife, the Bureau of Land Management is rushing through dozens of new leases for oil drilling on public lands adjacent to national parks in Utah. More than 40 previously undisclosed areas for drilling were announced on November 4, alarming environmentalists who have long sought to protect these areas of land. The plan is apparently to consummate the deals before President-Elect Obama takes office on January 20.
Posted November 13, 2008
This is so wrong to pass
This is so wrong to pass these leases. These oil fields are too close to the parks. These leases need to be stopped. Lets get this done. zoloft lawsuit