Hudson co-chairs offshore energy caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Eighth District U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson has joined two representatives from other Southeastern states to kick off the newly formed Atlantic Offshore Energy Caucus, his office announced Thursday.

Co-Chairs Hudson, Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03) and Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-02) join as leaders of the caucus to advance policies that “explore and expand energy production in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf as part of an all-of-the-above national energy strategy,” according to information provided by Hudson’s staff.

President Obama earlier this week announced a proposal to open Atlantic coastal waters to oil exploration and drilling. Hudson said he supports that idea.