December 6, 2012

DOE: LNG Exports Would Boost Economy

Geman & Colman, The Hill


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A major study commissioned by the Energy Department (DOE) concludes that expanding natural-gas exports would be an economic win for the U.S., a finding that provides a political boost to lawmakers and companies pushing for approval of several applications.

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