US judge blocks Biden effort to halt oil and gas lease sales

Thirteen states sued the Biden administration after it attempted to “pause” lease sales on federal lands and waters

Legal setback: US President Joe Biden’s administration argued that the idea of a “pause” was wrong. — Legal setback: US President Joe Biden’s administration argued that the idea of a “pause” was wrong.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Mark Passwaters

Houston

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Published 19 August 2022, 17:32Updated 22 August 2022, 10:53