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Experts, lawyers puzzled over Venezuela oil deal

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A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution while calling on both governments for contract transparency.

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    Experts, lawyers puzzled over Venezuela oil deal (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution while calling on both governments for contract transparency.

  2. Billings Gazette

    Experts question Venezuela oil deal (opens Billings Gazette)

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    A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution, while calling on both governments for contract transparency.

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