November 5, 2012

Prosperity Under North Dakotan's Feet

Gov. Ed Schafer, Human Events

Of all the issues facing Americans as we go to the polls Tuesday, none is more pressing than economic growth and job creation – and nothing is more important to accomplishing both than overcoming the Obama administration’s reluctance to engage in energy exploration. . .

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