
Manchin aligns with GOP on Biden oil drilling project, defends record on energy production as Dems fret
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Democrat West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin aligned himself with Republicans in support of President Biden's decision to reapprove a massive oil drilling project in Alaska.
"Responsible development of our abundant natural resources is essential if we are to maintain our status as the superpower of the world, capable of supporting our allies around the globe," he said, noting there is need for further reform for permitting drill sites and calling it "a levelheaded decision that will strengthen Alaska and our entire nation." Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter at @brandon_cg.
The Biden administration announced Monday that it was moving forward with approving the massive 30-year oil drilling project over objections from climate activists and Democrat lawmakers about its environmental impact.