New Jersey Republican says he will work with President Trump on new executive order banning offshore wind power
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R.N.J.) on Tuesday said he is working with President-elect Trump on an executive order halting construction of new wind turbines off the East Coast, a frequent target of the president. said.
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