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April 17, 2012

Gas Exports Mean More U.S. Jobs

William O'Keefe, National Journal


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What should U.S. policy be on exporting fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, and refined oil products? The answer boils down to a simple fact. Free trade benefits nations; managed trade and impeded trade don’t. This reality is bolstered by overwhelming historical and economic evidence.

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