Looks like it’s happening: http://www.wsj.com/articles/congress-seen-likely-to-lift-u-s-oil-export-ban-1449874465
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Congress is likely going to lift the nation’s 40-year-old ban on oil exports as part of broader spending and tax legislation, according to congressional aides of both parties.
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As part of the deal under negotiation, Congress would lift the ban and at the same time adopt environmental and renewable energy measures, including extending wind and solar tax credits and reauthorizing a conservation fund. The deal under this scenario also wouldn’t block any Obama administration environmental regulations, a frequent target of Republicans.
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