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Trump administration defends oil and gas lease sales on pristine Alaska land

Three sets of conservation group plaintiffs sued the Trump administration in an attempt to block drilling activity.

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Courthouse News Service· Oct 6, 3:39 AMTrump administration defends oil and gas lease sales on pristine Alaska land

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