Any thoughts on
this potential compromise, as put forth by the "gang of ten"?
Personally, I don't
love it, but I think it is a reasonable compromise, that might actually start getting
something done.
The major components of the proposal include:
Quote:
- Expanding drilling opportunities off the East coast and Gulf of Mexico, which pleases Republicans
- Keeping a ban on drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, a concession to Democrats
- Repealing a tax break for oil companies that Democrats have long called for
- Putting billions toward producing more alternative-fuel vehicles, in part paid for by the oil and gas industry
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It will be interesting to see which way each candidate votes on it. Kind of a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenario.