Why this is important: This article discusses some critics' concerns about the impact of President Biden's temporary pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, arguing that it could lead to costlier and less reliable power in Pennsylvania. According to the article, advocates who support using LNG in the state believe that Pennsylvania's natural gas resources should be utilized to support local workers and prevent the state from falling further behind Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana in energy production. Republican legislators argue that the hold on LNG exports undermines economic and environmental goals and they have proposed the creation of an LNG hub in southeast Pennsylvania to generate jobs and revenue for the state. Industry leaders argue further that the pause serves political interests and benefits foreign competitors like Russia, China, and Iran.  Schenley N. Kent