Offshore wind critic jeff van drew exits bipartisan caucus

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A House caucus dedicated to offshore wind announced new leadership Tuesday, albeit minus one lawmaker who helped found the bipartisan group. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a New Jersey


Democrat-turned-Republican, has been increasingly critical of the energy source. In the past, he has tried to link whale deaths to the industry, though federal officials say no such evidence


exists. The Offshore Wind Caucus announced that Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) will continue to co-chair the group. Advertisement There will be four new


co-chairs: Reps. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.), Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.), Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.). GET FULL ACCESS