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    Ukraine Tensions Fuel Interest in US Oil and Gas

    Could the developing crisis in Ukraine produce a war over natural gas between Russia and Western Europe?

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 15, 2014 • 51m Listen

    The developing crisis in Ukraine could produce a war over natural gas between Russia and Western Europe. We’ll look at what that could mean for the worldwide supply of energy, as the US is on the verge of a possible oil and gas “boom.” On today's Talking Point, the US has focused on protecting itself from foreign jihadists since 9/11, but the danger from white power, anti-abortion and anti-government extremists has been deadlier.

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