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U.S. energy secretary criticized for comparing banks’ Arctic policies to racial discrimination

Dan Brouillette said banks shouldn't "be redlining our oil and gas investment across the country."

By Timothy Gardner, Reuters May 20, 2020
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WASHINGTON — Liberal groups criticized U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette on Tuesday for a comment comparing the reluctance of some banks to finance fossil fuels projects with discrimination against minorities.

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