04.01.10
Source: Ellen Locker. Originally broadcast on March 31, 2010
Alaska Public Radio Network: AK Delegation Responds to Offshore Initiative
Alaska's Congressman Don Young, a Republican, had harsh words for the new offshore drilling plan. Young says the plan actually stalls U.S. efforts to become energy independent, essentially placing a moratorium on Pacific Coast oil development. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) had a more positive spin on it. Speaking in Juneau on Wednesday, Senator Mark Begich (D-AK) said offshore resource development should provide a level of revenue sharing for affected coastal states.
Listen to the audio from APRN here.
Source: Ellen Locker. Originally broadcast on March 31, 2010
