VOL. XLVI

No 13

31-March-2003

GENERAL

US Senate Rejects Drilling In Alaskas ANWR

On 19 March the US Senate rejected by a vote of 52-48 a provision in the pending 2004 fiscal budget to allow drilling in Alaskas Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The rejection of the measure in the Republican-controlled Senate represents a major disappointment for supporters of President George W Bushs proposed energy program, who argue that opening up the area to exploration and development would reduce US...