A three-part Institute investigation looked at the politics behind the push for Atlantic oil and gas development. It documented close ties between a group of pro-drilling governors and the energy industry and reported on the growing grassroots movement against offshore drilling.
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An Institute for Southern Studies investigation revealed the close ties between a group of pro-offshore drilling governors led by Pat McCrory (R) of North Carolina and energy industry lobbyists.
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<p>An Institute for Southern Studies investigation revealed the close ties between a group of pro-offshore drilling governors led by Pat McCrory (R) of North Carolina and energy industry lobbyists.</p>