It is true that oil drilling would not ravage the entire refuge.
The standoff over oil drilling came as Congress tried to wrap up its business for the year, but significant issues were far from settled.
Conoco's explorations will mark the first time that oil drilling has been allowed in a national monument.
Fencing of the ranch began in 1887, and oil drilling followed early in the 20th century.
Highest ever recorded increase in one year since oil drilling began 1859.
The survey also found that like their elders, students are divided as to whether oil drilling should be allowed in offshore areas and Alaska.
Cases of cancer had increased dramatically in the region since oil drilling began.
To counter a few of the more obvious misrepresentations: * No offshore oil drilling will be allowed in the area.
The issue of the oil disaster and oil drilling has also been raised.
Congressional authorization is required before oil drilling may proceed in this area.