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How might the US midterm results affect US energy policy?

The shift in the US political spectrum towards the Republicans could result in the restrictions on US oil exports being eased sooner than otherwise. However, the Republicans are likely to put most of their efforts into fighting the EPAs environmental regulations, especially those which restrict coal usage.


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