The United States currently imports more than half its oil consumption, and reliance on foreign oil is growing. However, the oil of the United States is in plentiful supply and companies within the country can deliver the energy needed to meet America's needs, but only if greater access is provided to government lands for responsible exploration and development, including Arctic lands. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), is a vast region of land located within the …
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…areas over thousands of feet. These new technologies allow drilling for oil while there is practically no threat to the environment. Permitting oil production in ANWR would decrease the United States dependence on foreign oils and spur economic growth, without hurting the environment. Drilling would allow creation of jobs, stabilizing of energy markets, and minimum gas costs for Americans. Obviously, drilling can not do anything, but help America's economy and increase wealth within the country.