Posted on 12/19/2016 5:42:01 PM PST by artichokegrower
President Barack Obama is preparing to block the sale of new offshore drilling rights in much of the U.S. Arctic and parts of the Atlantic, a move that could indefinitely restrict oil production there, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Obama will invoke a provision in a 1953 law that gives him wide latitude to withdraw U.S. waters from future oil and gas leasing, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been announced. Until now the law has been used sparingly to preserve coral reefs, walrus feeding grounds and marine sanctuaries.
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Anything obama does TRump can undoes.
Does he really think Trump won’t undo every one of these executive actions?
Yeah it seems like he’s just trying to create as much paperwork for Trump as possible but I don’t see the purpose.
Trashing the room just before checkout time
That’s what happens when you pass laws WITHOUT LIMITS.
The idea of admitting refugees here always assumed relatively small numbers would come. BUT IT HAD NO LIMIT. So when the Democrats weaponized it against the country, the Republicans were helpless.
Perhaps it’s time we review some of these dangerous laws and force them into boxes to keep them contained. Not that we will...because our party is TOO STUPID to be proactive, but it sure would be nice if they impress me, for once.
he cant not stop trump from changing it. an amendment would be required.
not. gonna. happen.
Obama is an idiot.
Excellent! In 1 month, we can repeal the overreaching law, drill the coral reefs and eat all the walruses.
Anything this clown does with a PEN can be Un Done with a Pen just as fast
That’s okay Odumbo...because Trump can use the 1952 Immigration act to ban all immigrants who pose a security threat....so chew on that cud for awhile while you cogitate what iron to use on the fairway
This madness is not an executive order but rather a clause passed in legislation back in 1953. I do not think Trump could reverse it without a court battle, which I am sure was Obama’s intent.
...a move that could indefinitely restrict oil production there.
The title says the block is "permanent".
The article and I believe the reality says otherwise.
And don’t forget 0 has a cell phone and golf clubs, too.
Generally speaking, what permanent actions can Obama take alone at this point besides pardons, golf, and vacations?
It is so Obama can get his press to call out Trump when he does reverse it...remember Obama will have his shadow government.
Anything he has the authority to do, Trump has the authority to undo.... more FAKE news.
Love it!
And nuke the gay whales for climate change while we’re at it!
A stroke of the pen and anything bammy has signed is negated...bigly.
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