Politicians Respond to WSJ Editorial
Posted on Jan 24, 2006 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Politicians Respond to WSJ Editorial
In response to a Jan. 10 editorial published by The Wall Street Journal criticizing efforts to halt the proposed Weaver’s Cove project, Reps. James McGovern (D-Mass.) and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) say they vow to protect their constituents from projects that pose safety risks. Acknowledging a need for additional LNG facilities in New England, the representatives “strongly support” the construction of facilities that are “either offshore or in less densely populated areas,” but promise to continue to fight proposals “that threaten the lives and livelihoods” of their constituents. [Subscription required]