Yes, you heard me, viva them. It was a close vote, but the U.S. Senate has blocked drilling in the Alaskan Wildlife Refuge! I am, as are many of my co-workers, shocked and incredibly pleased that they did. In the article, the Republicans are heavily criticized for this being "one of the biggest bait-and-switch deals...seen on the floor of the United States Senate" by "tucking the drilling approvals into an omnibus defence bill". I'm sure this issue isn't now gone forever, but hopefully the votes will continue to be against drilling in this or any other refuge.
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