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Senator Lankford: It's Time to Remove Barrier for Domestic Energy Production

Press Release

Date: Oct. 9, 2015
Location: Oklaoma City, OK
Issues: Oil and Gas Employment and Affirmative Action Foreign Affairs Trade

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement on U.S. House passage of legislation (HR 702) to lift the ban on U.S. crude oil exports. The bill passed with a vote of 261-159:

"The House's strong bipartisan vote to lift the ban on oil exports sends a powerful message that the American people want policies that will provide more jobs and a stronger economy. Oklahomans know that a consistent energy market means consistent energy jobs. Responsible and safe crude oil exports should not be blocked due to extreme ideology. The time is right to remove this antiquated barrier for domestic energy production."


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