WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to extend offshore oil and gas drilling to areas that have been off limits - a move meant to boost domestic production but which could fall flat due to weak industry demand for the acreage.The order could open up swathes of the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans, as well as the U.S.
Trump Aims To Expand Us Offshore Drilling, Despite Low Industry Demand
Valerie Volcovici, Reuters, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Fri, 04/28/2017 - 1:27pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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