Alaska's Arctic Refuge in the oil debate flash point
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ANWR spans 19.6 million acres in northeastern Alaska. It hosts polar bears caribou and Gwich in indigenous communities. Drilling bans persisted since 1980 amid vetoes and failed bills. Seismic data used to estimate resources is now outdated and DOE 2008 doubts resource size and quality. The Trump push for new seismic studies follows past opposition. A Kaiser Health News piece notes about 25 percent of Americans rely on Medicaid at some point annually.
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ANWR drilling debate resurfaces in US tax plan push
Republicans push to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling to fund tax cuts. Sen Lisa Murkowski leads a plan for two lease sales totaling at least 400000 acres each, with projected revenue estimates ranging from tens of billions to mere tens of millions, sparking debate over environmental impact and national energy policy.
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Mugabe Resists Pressure as Zimbabwean Crisis Deepens
Mugabe appeared frail in a public address while under house arrest. He referenced a “whole range of concerns” including the economy and signaled no resignation. Rumors swirled of a path to power for Emmerson Mnangagwa, who faces a party leadership vote next month. Grace Mugabe faced expulsion from the ruling party amid protests and political upheaval across Harare. War veterans defended Mugabe’s legacy as Zimbabwe’s struggle for liberation remains cited by supporters.
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White House aides walk tightrope on Roy Moore
White House aides navigate concerns over Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore amid sexual misconduct allegations. Mulvaney and Short label accusers credible but stop short of urging withdrawal, contrasting with GOP calls from McConnell. Polls show Moore tied with Jones as special election nears December 12.
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Collins weighs changes to tax reform before vote
Senator Susan Collins of Maine declined to say if she will oppose the current Republican tax plan but urged passage of two measures. She favors high risk pools for sicker individuals and preserving Obamacare protections, and wants to restore state and local tax deductions while limiting cuts to the corporate rate. She argued the bill should aid lower and middle income families and warned the plan’s structure could raise premiums and swallow any tax cuts. Johnson also indicated possible support only if changes address corporate versus small business fairness. House and Senate votes were targeted after Thanksgiving ahead of a Christmas deadline.
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