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Senate Democrats Question Pentagon Authority for Venezuelan Oil Stake

Four Democratic senators, including Shaheen, Reed, Heinrich and Warren, questioned the Pentagon’s authority to take a stake in a Venezuelan oil producer and sought details. Coverage centers on the deal’s legality, possible beneficiaries and the State Department’s response.

Lead article · Fox News · RIGHTDems demanding Venezuela brief face State Department fury as senators leave town before meeting
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People · 4 MEMBERS

Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them

Heinrich and Reed were named together by 4 of 4 outlets. Counted by outlet.

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D · NM · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES RANKING MEMBER

Questioned the Pentagon’s legal authority to take a stake in a Venezuelan oil producer and sought details and legal justification alongside three other senators.

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D · RI · ARMED SERVICES RANKING MEMBER

Questioned the Pentagon’s legal authority to take a stake in a Venezuelan oil producer and sought details and legal justification alongside three other senators.

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D · NH · FOREIGN RELATIONS RANKING MEMBER

Questioned the Pentagon’s legal authority to take a stake in a Venezuelan oil producer and sought details and legal justification alongside three other senators.

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D · MA · DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE VICE CHAIR

Questioned the Pentagon’s legal authority to take a stake in a Venezuelan oil producer and sought details and legal justification alongside three other senators.

NAMED BY 4 OF 4
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NOT NAMED0 OUTLETSLeft-leaning outlets: not named.
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NOT NAMED0 OUTLETSCenter outlets: not named.
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◆ MIXED4 OF 4 OUTLETSRight-leaning outlets: mixed, 4 of 4 outlets.
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When each side picked it up. right-leaning: 4 articles, first fri 3:03 pm.

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