Romney to back fossil fuels as key to energy independence

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Republican candidate expected to unveil energy policy focused on increased drilling and exploration

Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will today set out a new strategy for ramping up oil and gas production, designed to ensure North America is energy self-sufficient by the end of the decade....

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