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MARCH 13, 2001

The Alaska Senate Finance Committee on Monday approved a $1.85 million spending plan to address efforts to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil drilling.

The House had previously approved a $1.5 million grant to Arctic Power, a pro-development group. The Senate approved the amount, added $250,000 for educational outreach, and $100,000 to go directly to the village of Kaktovik, whose residents have said they have been swamped by outside press descending upon the region in search of stories.

Get the Story:
Panel raises Arctic Power lobby funds (The Anchorage Daily News 3/13)

Relevant Links:
Arctic Power's ANWR Site - www.anwr.org