7 congressional candidates visit Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
July 17th, 2008
Seven congressional candidates from across the country visited the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge this week, hoping the unusual campaign stop would draw support from voters battered by high fuel prices and a lethargic economy.
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Ethan Berkowitz, an Anchorage Democrat running for the seat held by longtime House Republican Don Young, said he would work to open ANWR despite his own party’s long history of resistance. Young has been a vocal supporter of opening the refuge for years.
“Opening ANWR is going to require a bipartisan approach,” Berkowitz said. “These guys will be in the minority, but I will be able to speak inside the majority to help make ANWR part of a comprehensive national energy policy.”
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