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What does it mean?
Feingold argues that drilling in the Arctic Refuge is poor policy and should not be part of budget discussions.
In plain terms
Drilling in the Arctic Refuge is bad and should not be in the budget.
What can you take from it?
Keep controversial environmental policies out of budget negotiations.

Where it applies

  • budget negotiations
  • policy debates
  • environmental decisions

Putting it to work

  • exclude drilling from budget
  • prioritize fiscal planning
  • protect wildlife areas

Questions to consider

  • Should budget processes include controversial environmental projects?
  • How do we balance energy needs and conservation?

Another view

Drilling could generate revenue that some argue supports the budget.

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