US Senate takes a look at "fracking" in MD

Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas is getting the once-over this morning in Washington, with Maryland's cautious approach in the spotlight.

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is holding a hearing on the public health and environmental impacts of the controversial drilling technique. Sen. Benjamin Cardin, a Maryland Democrat, is joining Sen. Barbara Boxer, a California Democrat, in presiding over the session.

Robert Summers, Maryland's acting environment secretary, is scheduled to testify. To read the prepared testimony or see the video, go here.

Read the full article here.

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