Former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston, a four-term Democrat from Louisiana, has passed away at the age of 92. Johnston played a key role in shaping American energy policy, advocating for nuclear power and reducing reliance on foreign oil.
Throughout his 24-year Senate career, he was a strong supporter of Louisiana’s oil and gas industry and secured significant federal funding for state infrastructure projects. Known for his bipartisan approach, he was a major force in energy legislation and economic development.
Johnston died in Virginia, where he had been living in recent years.
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Johnston’s legacy is a reminder of how deeply entrenched the fossil fuel industry has been in our politics, but hopefully, future leaders will push for a real transition to renewable energy.
Another career politician who spent decades handing out subsidies and picking winners and losers in the energy market—good riddance to big government meddling!
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J. Bennett Johnston, who delivered millions for Louisiana during long Senate career, dies at 92
J. Bennett Johnston, a pro-business Democrat who during 24 years in the U.S. Senate steadfastly defended Louisiana’s oil and gas interests and worked in a bipartisan fashion to win congressional funding for infrastructure projects throughout the state, died Tuesday. He was 92 and had been living in Sperryville, Virginia, outside of Washington.
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