Treasury Secretary Warns US Is on Track to Hit Debt Ceiling
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Treasury Secretary Warns US Is on Track to Hit Debt Ceiling
Treasury Secretary , Warns US Is on Track , to Hit Debt Ceiling .
On January 13, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
told Congress that the United States
would hit the nation's debt limit next week.
ABC News reports that the announcement sets up a showdown between Democrats and Republicans who have vowed to
couple any increase in the debt ceiling with spending cuts.
According to Yellen, on January 19, the U.S.
will hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit.
While Treasury is not currently able
to provide an estimate of how long
extraordinary measures will enable us
to continue to pay the government’s
obligations, it is unlikely that cash
and extraordinary measures will
be exhausted before early June, Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury Secretary, via ABC News.
Yellen reportedly added that the Treasury Department will begin implementing "extraordinary measures" to manage the government's cash flow.
ABC News reports that those
measures could include cutting
investments in some retirement funds.
Independent analysts reportedly
caution that the U.S. is not likely to hit
the debt ceiling until late summer or early fall.
In 2011, the U.S. hit the debt
ceiling, which ultimately cost
the nation its AAA rating
US Announces , New Round
of Sanctions , on Russia.
Fox News reports that the United States is hitting Russia
with a fresh round of sanctions aimed at undermining the country's ability to continue its war on Ukraine.
Fox News reports that the United States is hitting Russia
with a fresh round of sanctions aimed at undermining the country's ability to continue its war on Ukraine.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced
the new sanctions on Feb. 24, which include Russia's metals and mining sector. .
G7 partners and other allies aim to hinder Russia's access
to the funds, resources and technology that its
military relies on to sustain its invasion of Ukraine.
G7 partners and other allies aim to hinder Russia's access
to the funds, resources and technology that its
military relies on to sustain its invasion of Ukraine.
Fox News reports that the sanctions
target over 200 individuals
and entities linked to Russia. .
The sanctions apply to producers of
carbon fiber, a crucial material for
the production of defense systems.
Also targeted by the new sanctions is Russia's technology
and electronics sectors, specifically producers and
importers of specialized or high-tech equipment.
As the Ukrainian people continue to valiantly
defend their homeland and their freedom,
the United States is proud to support
Ukraine through economic, security,
and humanitarian assistance, Janet L. Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, via Fox News.
Over the past year, we have taken actions
with a historic coalition of international
partners to degrade Russia’s
military-industrial complex and reduce
the revenues that it uses to fund its war. , Janet L. Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, via Fox News.
Our sanctions have had both short-term
and long-term impact, seen acutely in
Russia’s struggle to replenish its
weapons and in its isolated economy. , Janet L. Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, via Fox News.
On February 24, the Defense Department also announced
a new $2 billion aid package for Ukraine, including artillery
ammunition and equipment to bolster air defenses.
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The Oscars Will Not Have a Red Carpet , for the First Time Since 1961.
ABC News reports that the Academy Awards have had a red carpet for over six decades.
But this year, the Oscars will put out a champagne-colored carpet for stars to walk down.
But this year, the Oscars will put out a champagne-colored carpet for stars to walk down.
'Vogue' contributor Lisa Love and Met Gala creative director Raúl Àvila are the ones who implemented the change.
'Vogue' contributor Lisa Love and Met Gala creative director Raúl Àvila are the ones who implemented the change.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of the 95th Oscars, commented on the new carpet color.
I think the decision to go with a champagne carpet over a red carpet shows how confident we are that no blood will be shed, Jimmy Kimmel, via statement.
ABC News reports that the carpet will be covered to not only protect from weather, but to also portray the elegance of an evening event.
ABC News reports that the carpet will be covered to not only protect from weather, but to also portray the elegance of an evening event.
We turned a day event into night. It’s evening, even though it’s still 3:00, Lisa Love, creative consultant, to Associated Press.
Originally, Love and Àvila chose a different color, but it didn't get everyone's approval,
so they went with the champagne color.
We chose this beautiful sienna, saffron color that evokes the sunset, because this is the sunset before the golden hour. , Lisa Love, creative consultant, to Associated Press.
Somebody’s always got a way to find something wrong with something.
This is just a lightness and hopefully people like it. It doesn’t mean
that it’s always going to be a
champagne-colored carpet, Lisa Love, creative consultant, to Associated Press.
Somebody’s always got a way to find something wrong with something.
This is just a lightness and hopefully people like it. It doesn’t mean
that it’s always going to be a
champagne-colored carpet, Lisa Love, creative consultant, to Associated Press.
The Academy Awards' "red carpet" event starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on March 12.
The Academy Awards' "red carpet" event starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on March 12.
The show begins at 8 p.m. ET
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2 More Eyedrop Brands , Have Been Recalled.
ABC News reports that the FDA has posted recall notices for eyedrops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex.
ABC News reports that the FDA has posted recall notices for eyedrops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex.
Pharmedica said it is recalling
Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops for issues
"that could result in blindness.".
The OTC eyedrops are intended
to soothe eye irritation.
That recall affects
approximately 2,900 bottles.
Apotex recalled Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%.
The eyedrops treat a form of glaucoma.
No injuries have been reported, but the recall was issued after cracks were found in several caps.
The two recalls come after
EzriCare Artificial Tears were recalled last month.
In that instance, five people suffered permanent vision loss and one person died
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Ford , Boosts Production Amid , Auto Industry Rebound.
ABC News reports that Ford plans to increase production on six of its cars in 2023 amid an auto
industry rebound from sluggish 2022 sales.
On March 3, the automaker announced
that half of those production increases
are for Ford's electric vehicles. .
Traditional models to see increased
production include the Mustang Mach-E,
Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick small pickup. .
Electric models include the F-150 Lightning electric
pickup and both the gas and electric versions
of the Transit and E-Transit full-size vans.
Electric models include the F-150 Lightning electric
pickup and both the gas and electric versions
of the Transit and E-Transit full-size vans.
Last year, Ford announced that it would add
a third shift and 1,100 jobs to its plant in
Claycomo, Missouri, outside of Kansas City.
In Dearborn, Michigan, Ford added
another 3,200 jobs related to
manufacturing the F-150 Lightning. .
According to spokesman Said Deep, Ford will also add
an unspecified number of jobs to increase production
of the Mach-E in Cuautitlan and Hermosillo, Mexico.
ABC reports that the auto industry has seen low sales
for over two years, largely caused by
a computer chip shortage amid the COVID pandemic.
As the chip shortage begins to ease,
automakers like Ford are beginning to step up
production and bolster supplies in dealer lots.
The industry is
on its track back, Jeff Schuster, executive vice president of
automotive for LMC and Global Data, via ABC
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Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino , Bottles Recalled.
Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino , Bottles Recalled.
ABC News reports that over
25,000 cases of the beverage have been recalled for possibly containing glass.
A representative for PepsiCo, which sells the drinks, issued a statement on behalf of the North American Coffee Partnership.
The impacted products have best buy dates of March 8, 2023; May 29, 2023; June 4, 2023; and June 10, 2023 and were distributed across the United States, PepsiCo representative, via statement.
The removal of these products from the marketplace is currently underway. The products are not sold at Starbucks retail locations, PepsiCo representative, via statement.
While the PepsiCo representative did not divulge why the product was being recalled.
the FDA confirmed it was because of
"foreign objects (glass)" in the bottles.
The PepsiCo representative went on
to talk about the company's commitment
to a quality consumer experience.
The North American Coffee Partnership is committed to a high level of quality in the products we serve. , PepsiCo representative, via statement.
Delivering a quality experience to our consumers is our top priority and we always act with an abundance of caution whenever a potential concern is raised, PepsiCo representative, via statement.
If a consumer has purchased a product and has questions or concerns, they can call Consumer Relations at 1-800-211-8307, PepsiCo representative, via statement
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Ford Halts Production of Electric F-150 , After Battery Fire.
Ford Halts Production of Electric F-150 , After Battery Fire.
ABC News reports that production and shipments of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, MI, have been suspended for at least a week.
ABC News reports that production and shipments of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, MI, have been suspended for at least a week.
The suspension is the result of a battery catching fire during a routine quality check.
By the end of next week, we expect to conclude our investigation and apply what we learn to the truck's
battery production processes.
This could take a few weeks, Emma Bergg, Ford spokesperson, via statement.
In a statement on Feb. 15, Ford said F-150s already in use by customers are not likely affected by the issue.
In a statement on Feb. 15, Ford said F-150s already in use by customers are not likely affected by the issue.
The batteries are currently supplied
by Korean company SK Innovation.
But it was recently announced that Ford will partner with Chinese company CATL to build an EV battery plant in Marshall, Michigan. .
Manufacturing these new batteries in America will help us build more EVs faster and will ultimately make them more affordable for our customers, Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Company, via statement.
ABC News reports that Ford sold over
15,000 electric F-150s last year.
ABC News reports that Ford sold over
15,000 electric F-150s last year.
The company says it currently has a backlog of about 200,000 F-150 Lightning reservations.
The company says it currently has a backlog of about 200,000 F-150 Lightning reservations.
The current production suspension
will set the company back
when it comes to fulfilling those orders.
The current production suspension
will set the company back
when it comes to fulfilling those orders
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Mitch McConnell Is Hospitalized , After Falling at a Hotel.
CNN reports that the Senate minority leader fell at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, D.C.
A spokesperson issued a statement on his behalf.
This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where
he is receiving treatment, Spokesperson for Mitch McConnell, via statement.
The extent of McConnell's injuries
has not been disclosed.
CNN reports that the 81-year-old had another fall in 2019 at his home in Kentucky.
He tripped on his patio and ended up fracturing his shoulder.
McConnell is the longest-serving
Republican Senate leader.
According to Senate.gov, he's been "elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006.".
Senate.gov also states that McConnell's been referred
to as "the most important Republican since
Ronald Reagan" and "the most conservative leader
of either party in the history of the Senate.".
CNN reports that his hospitalization comes as Democrats narrowly control the chamber, 51-49.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively.
Sens. John Fetterman and Dianne Feinstein have also been hospitalized recently for depression and shingles, respectively
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Mitt Romney Says Marjorie Taylor Greene’s , ‘National Divorce’ Idea Is Insane.
Mitt Romney Says Marjorie Taylor Greene’s , ‘National Divorce’ Idea Is Insane.
Insider reports that on Feb. 20, Rep. Greene suggested that America needs "a national divorce," splitting the nation into "red states and blue states.".
Insider reports that on Feb. 20, Rep. Greene suggested that America needs "a national divorce," splitting the nation into "red states and blue states.".
From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat's traitorous America Last policies, we are done. , Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Twitter.
The following day, she doubled down on her proposal while appearing on Fox News.
The last thing I ever want to see in America is a civil war. No one wants that — at least everyone I know would never want that — but it's going that direction, and we have to do something about it, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Fox News.
Our ideas, our policies and our ways of life have become so far apart that it's just coming
to that point, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, via Fox News.
Sen. Romney commented on Greene's suggestion while speaking to 'The Salt Lake Tribune.'.
I think Abraham Lincoln dealt
with that kind of insanity, Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
We're not going to divide the country. It's united we stand
and divided we fall, Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
There are some people in my party and the other party that say things to try and get a headline and get people to send them money. And that happens to be in today's 'loony left,' or I should say 'loony right.', Sen. Mitt Romney, via 'The Salt Lake Tribune'.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox also weighed in, calling Greene's suggestion "evil" and "destructive.".
We don't need a divorce, we need marriage counseling. And we need elected leaders that don't profit
by tearing us apart, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, via Twitter
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Many Americans Believe That, Media Misinforms the Public, Survey Shows .
Many Americans Believe That, Media Misinforms the Public, Survey Shows .
Associated Press reports that a recent survey
showed that half of Americans believe national news
organizations intentionally mislead or misinform the public. .
Associated Press reports that a recent survey
showed that half of Americans believe national news
organizations intentionally mislead or misinform the public. .
The survey was conducted by
Gallup and the Knight Foundation.
Just 25% of those surveyed said they
agreed with the statement that national news
organizations do not intend to mislead. .
52% of those surveyed said they disagreed with
the statement that national news outlets “care about
the best interests of their readers, viewers and listeners.”.
Just 23% said they believed
that journalists were acting
in the public's best interests.
Americans don’t seem to think
that the national news organizations
care about the overall impact
of their reporting on the society, John Sands, Knight’s senior director for media
and democracy, via Associated Press.
According to Sarah Fioroni, a consultant for Gallup,
the survey shows a depth of distrust that transcends
the foundations and processes of journalism.
AP reports that similar to other studies,
Knight and Gallup found that Democrats
trust news outlets more than Republicans.
Overall, 55% of those surveyed said
that coverage contained a great deal of
political bias, compared to 45% in 2017.
5,593 Americans aged 18
and older participated in the study,
which ran from May 31 to July 21, 2022
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Feinstein Announces She , Will Not Run For Reelection , Amid Pressure to Step Down.
On February 14, Sen. Dianne Feinstein
announced that she will not run for reelection
after her current term ends in early 2025. .
On February 14, Sen. Dianne Feinstein
announced that she will not run for reelection
after her current term ends in early 2025. .
ABC reports that Feinstein said
she plans to continue serving
until that time comes. .
I am announcing today I will not run
for reelection in 2024 but intend to
accomplish as much for California
as I can through the end of next
year when my term ends. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
I am announcing today I will not run
for reelection in 2024 but intend to
accomplish as much for California
as I can through the end of next
year when my term ends. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
The 89-year-old Feinstein has
served in the Senate since 1992.
Over the course of her political career,
she has won several senior posts. .
Over the course of her political career
she has won several senior posts. .
Even with a divided Congress,
we can still pass bills that will improve lives.
Each of us was sent here to solve problems. , Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
That's what I've done for the last 30 years,
and that's what I plan to do for the next two
years. My thanks to the people of California
for allowing me to serve them, Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
That's what I've done for the last 30 years,
and that's what I plan to do for the next two
years. My thanks to the people of California
for allowing me to serve them, Dianne Feinstein, Democrat Senator from California, via ABC News.
ABC reports that Feinstein, the Senate's oldest
sitting member, has been facing pressure to make
way for a younger generation of Democrat leaders.
ABC reports that Feinstein, the Senate's oldest
sitting member, has been facing pressure to make
way for a younger generation of Democrat leaders.
Earlier this year, Feinstein declined the role
of president pro tempore, a spot typically
held by the majority party's senior member.
Earlier this year, Feinstein declined the role
of president pro tempore, a spot typically
held by the majority party's senior member.
Prior to joining the Senate in 1992,
Feinstein served as the city of
San Francisco's first female mayor
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Rep. Ted Lieu Pushing , AI-Written Bill To , Regulate AI in Congress.
Rep. Ted Lieu Pushing , AI-Written Bill To , Regulate AI in Congress.
NBC reports that Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California is
pushing a resolution to the House that was written entirely
by the online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
NBC reports that Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu of California is
pushing a resolution to the House that was written entirely
by the online artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
According to Lieu’s AI-written resolution, Congress has the , “responsibility to ensure that the development and
deployment of AI is done in a way that is safe, ethical,
and respects the rights and privacy of all Americans.”.
Lieu is reportedly pushing for Congress to
launch a nonpartisan commission to oversee
and make recommendations for regulating AI. .
The rapid advancements in AI technology
have made it clear that the time to act is now
to ensure that AI is used in ways that are
safe, ethical and beneficial for society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
Failure to do so could lead
to a future where the risks
of AI far outweigh its benefits, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
In a 'New York Times' op-ed, Lieu explained not only
his interest in the possibilities of AI, but also his
fears concerning the rapidly advancing technology.
As one of just three members
of Congress with a computer science
degree, I am enthralled by A.I. and
excited about the incredible ways it
will continue to advance society, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
And as a member of Congress,
I am freaked out by A.I.,
specifically A.I. that is left
unchecked and unregulated, Ted Lieu, ChatGPT-written op-ed, via 'The New York Times'.
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing. .
On February 14, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said
that all members of the House Intelligence Committee
will be given courses in both AI and Quantum computing. .
According to McCarthy, members of the committee
will receive the same training as military
generals on the complex, ever-evolving topics.
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House Passes , 'Parents Bill of Rights Act' , Requiring Increased School Transparency.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored
legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.
NBC reports that the legislation highlights
Republicans' efforts to determine
what is taught in public schools. .
The Parents Bill of Rights Act
was approved in a 213-208 vote. .
The bill requires schools to publicly post information regarding their curriculum for students.
In addition to this, schools will be required to provide
parents with a list of books and reading materials
that are taught or available to students in libraries. .
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid
GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues
ranging from racial equality to gender identity.
The new bill will also require schools to offer
parents at least two opportunities for in-person
parent-teacher meetings annually. .
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
School boards will be instructed to listen to
parents' feedback regarding student education.
The bill also requires the public
disclosure of school district budgets,
including revenues and expenditures.
Additionally, parents must be notified of any violent activity occurring at schools or school-sponsored events
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Arkansas Passes Law That, Restricts Transgender Students' , Access to Bathrooms .
On March 21, Arkansas Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill banning
transgender students from using restrooms that
differ from the sex on their birth certificates.
On March 21, Arkansas Governor
Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill banning
transgender students from using restrooms that
differ from the sex on their birth certificates.
CNN reports that the new law represents
the latest GOP-led effort to limit
the rights of LGBTQ students in schools. .
The bill applies to restrooms,
locker rooms, changing rooms and
shower rooms in public and charter schools.
Failing to comply with the new law, which applies to
pre-K through 12th grade, can result in $1,000 fines
for superintendents, teachers and principals.
The bill also requires schools to provide
accommodations for those who would be
prohibited from using the facilities under the new law.
However, the law specifies that
those accommodations must not include , “access to a restroom or changing area that is designated for use by
members of the opposite sex to an individual while members of
the opposite sex of the individual are present or may be present.”.
The governor has said she will sign laws
that focus on protecting and educating
our kids, not indoctrinating them, and
believes our schools are no place
for the radical left’s woke agenda, Alexa Henning, Spokesperson for Sanders, via CNN.
Arkansas isn’t going to rewrite
the rules of biology just to please
a handful of far-left advocates, Alexa Henning, Spokesperson for Sanders, via CNN.
Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the executive director of GLSEN, an
advocacy group for LGBTQ students, argues that the new law uses , “trans and nonbinary kids as political pawns.".
Enforcing these bills would be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming for schools and extraordinarily invasive toward transgender students, Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the executive director of GLSEN, via CNN
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YouTube Decides, to Fully Restore , Donald Trump's Account.
YouTube has become the latest social media network to lift restrictions and restore former United States President Donald Trump's account. .
YouTube has become the latest social media network to lift restrictions and restore former United States President Donald Trump's account. .
Al Jazeera reports that the March 17
announcement comes as the 2024 Republican
nomination race begins to heat up. .
We carefully evaluated the continued
risk of real-world violence, while balancing
the chance for voters to hear equally
from major national candidates
in the run up to an election, YouTube, via Twitter.
We carefully evaluated the continued
risk of real-world violence, while balancing
the chance for voters to hear equally
from major national candidates
in the run up to an election, YouTube, via Twitter.
The news also comes over two years
after Trump's supporters stormed
the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Critics of Trump accuse him
of inciting violence and making
false accusations of election fraud.
Social media platforms, including Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram, have since
reinstated the former president's accounts.
Social media platforms, including Twitter,
Facebook and Instagram, have since
reinstated the former president's accounts.
Al Jazeera reports that despite being reinstated, Trump
has not returned to any of those platforms, choosing
instead to communicate with supporters on Truth Social.
Al Jazeera reports that despite being reinstated, Trump
has not returned to any of those platforms, choosing
instead to communicate with supporters on Truth Social.
I am staying on Truth.
I like it better, I like
the way it works, Donald Trump, via Fox News.
In the buildup to the 2024 primaries,
Trump is currently facing
several state-led investigations.
Those investigations are looking at the former
president's campaign conduct, his efforts to overturn
the 2020 election and his private business practices
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Biden Administration , Approves Contested Alaskan , Oil Drilling Project.
CNN reports that the Biden administration
has greenlighted the Willow Project in Alaska. .
CNN reports that the Biden administration
has greenlighted the Willow Project in Alaska. .
The decision has reportedly angered
opponents such as climate activists
and set the stage for legal challenges.
CNN reports that the Willow Project is located
in the National Petroleum Reserve, land
that is owned by the federal government. .
The area holds an estimated
600 million barrels of oil.
According to the Biden administration's estimates,
the project will generate enough oil to release
9.2 million metric tons of carbon every year. .
According to the Biden administration's estimates,
the project will generate enough oil to release
9.2 million metric tons of carbon every year. .
Supporters of the decision, including a coalition of Alaska
Native tribes and groups, have hailed the drilling project
as a vital revenue source that will also create jobs. .
We finally did it, Willow is finally
reapproved, and we can almost
literally feel Alaska’s future
brightening because of it, Lisa Murkowski, Republican Senator of Alaska, via CNN.
We finally did it, Willow is finally
reapproved, and we can almost
literally feel Alaska’s future
brightening because of it, Lisa Murkowski, Republican Senator of Alaska, via CNN.
According to Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the state is , “now on the cusp of creating thousands of new jobs,
generating billions of dollars in new revenues.”.
According to Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, the state is , “now on the cusp of creating thousands of new jobs,
generating billions of dollars in new revenues.”.
She added that the drilling project
has the potential to improve , "quality of life on
the North Slope
and across our state.”.
Opponents argue that the project works against the
Biden administration's stated climate goals and
poses a threat to both the environment and public health.
Opponents argue that the project works against the
Biden administration's stated climate goals and
poses a threat to both the environment and public health
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