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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

In July 2022 the Biden administration issued a draft plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of south-central Alaska. Under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the federal government must plan for offshore oil and gas leasing on a five-year basis. The previous plan was finalized under President Barack Obama in 2016, went into effect in 2017, and expired in 2022. Opponents inclu…  

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 @9RJDFG8 from Florida  answered…10mos10MO

No. Instead the u.s should focus on nuclear power because it's more efficient and environmentally friendly

 @9KZZVGYLibertarian  from Florida  answered…1yr1Y

Provide incentives for the market to look elsewhere, and keep expansion the same until another solution has been produced

 @9D7J4G8 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

only if its safe and responsible, with the highest safety regulations and back up plans if something happens

 @93LBHWN from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but with continued environmental regulation

 @8Z9PGL2 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but provide more oversight to ensure environmental safety.

 @8QXS46JIndependent from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells while moving more towards alternative energy.

 @8QMCSCL from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

again, i’m not very educated on this topic

 @8Q749Y6 from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

We should be wise with our resources and do what gives people Jobs.

 @8MRVKSK from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

follow the free market

 @8CVMCL2 from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

Needs to be regulated

 @8CR8JQGRepublican from Florida  answered…5yrs5Y

I am impartial

 @9BXCHQB from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

We should do whatever we need to to become energy independent.

 @99SZBZP from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

If it comes to it. However, try to find renewable energy sources

 @997TQ22 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

No, the U.S. should keep the offshore oil drilling stable.

 @995TFGS from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

I don’t care or know

 @994QRS7 from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel offshore drilling should be expanded but safely. I feel a solution/failsafe should be found if an error were to occur so that oil spills in the ocean can be avoided

 @96XJ6WN from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but there should be a way to ensure that companies are monitored, and pay entirely for any cleanup or restoration

 @8Z63X62 from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

I don’t really care.

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Donald Trump nominates Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General

Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States, should he reclaim the presidency in the upcoming election.Bondi, a prominent figure in Republican politics, served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. She gained national attention for her legal battles on issues such as health care reform, consumer protection, and opioid abuse litigation. Known for her steadfast support of Trump during his presidency, Bondi also served as a key adviser during his first impeachment trial, where she defended his administration against accusations of abuse of power.In a statement released by his campaign, Trump praised Bondi’s “unwavering commitment to justice” and her “track record of standing up for everyday Americans against the abuses of Washington’s elites.”“Pam Bondi has been a fearless advocate for the people, and she embodies the principles of fairness, accountability, and the rule of law that are sorely needed to restore trust in our justice system,” Trump said. “She is the right person to lead the Department of Justice into a new era of integrity and excellence.”While Bondi’s nomination has been met with applause from conservative circles, it has also reignited criticism from Democrats and ethics watchdogs. Her acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation in 2013, which coincided with her decision not to pursue an investigation into Trump University, has drawn scrutiny in the past and resurfaced following the announcement.Democratic leaders have already voiced opposition, questioning Bondi’s ability to lead the Department of Justice independently. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called the nomination “a political power play” and urged a focus on “restoring integrity, not entrenching partisanship.”

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7mos7MO

The data says the US economy is strong. Swing-state voters disagree.

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