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National Energy Policy Report Released Reflecting Oil Industry Priorities

| Importance: 9/10

The Bush administration releases the National Energy Policy report developed by Cheney’s Energy Task Force, containing 105 recommendations that overwhelmingly favor fossil fuel industries while giving minimal attention to renewable energy. The report recommends opening the Arctic National …

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Cheney Creates Secret Energy Task Force with Oil Executives

| Importance: 8/10

Vice President Dick Cheney established the National Energy Policy Development Group conducting secret meetings with oil industry executives while excluding environmental groups. Between late January and April 2001, Cheney’s task force held at least 40 meetings with energy interests versus just …

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