Offshore Virginia Energy Important in Presidential Election

October 3, 2011

Legislation introduced in July by VA Senators Mark Warner and Jim Webb -  to open waters off Virginia’s coast to gas and oil exploration in 2012 – is attracting interest among many politicians, including presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.  See Mr. Gingrich's comments about the legislation and a discussion about how revenues could be split between the federal, state and conservation programs.  To view his comments, click here and fast-forward approximately 4 minutes into the video.  

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