Obama Said Blocking New U.S. Arctic Drilling Rights Sales

The video discusses the sale of new drilling rights in the US Arctic, highlighting President Obama's decision to block these sales through executive order. It contrasts this with the energy policy direction suggested by President-elect Trump, who may reverse Obama's policies and accelerate pipeline construction. The discussion includes potential changes in energy infrastructure and the implications of these policy shifts.

What power does the sitting President have regarding executive orders?

• They cannot issue them at all.

• They can issue them only with congressional approval.

• They can issue them only in the first year of their term.

• They can issue them until the end of their term.

What is a key difference between Trump's and Obama's energy policies?

• Obama supported the acceleration of energy projects.

• Trump plans to reduce pipeline construction.

• Obama focused on increasing drilling rights.

• Trump aims to reverse policies introduced by Obama.

What is expected to dominate headlines under a Trump administration?

• The pace of change in energy policy.

• The decrease in oil prices.

• The increase in renewable energy sources.

• The reduction of energy projects.

What action is President Obama reported to take regarding Arctic drilling?

• Block the sale of drilling rights.

• Approve new drilling rights.

• Reduce environmental regulations.

• Increase the number of drilling sites.

What is the general direction of energy policy under Trump as discussed?

• Focusing on renewable energy sources.

• Reducing the number of pipelines.

• Increasing environmental regulations.

• Building more pipelines regardless of opposition.