Wednesday, September 24, 2008

AmeriKa's New Oceanside View

Why doesn't the article tell you this, readers?

"If Congress does not act and the offshore ban expires, oil companies could technically start drilling within 3 miles of any shore"

So you will have a VISIBLE OIL PLATFORM out there, huh?


"Democrats to let offshore drilling ban expire

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats have decided to allow a quarter-century ban on drilling for oil off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts to expire next week, conceding defeat in an months-long battle with the White House and Republicans set off by $4 a gallon gasoline prices this summer.

Democrats caving again? Say it isn't so, Joe!!!!!!!!

Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey, D-Wis., told reporters Tuesday that a provision continuing the moratorium will be dropped this year from a stopgap spending bill to keep the government running after Congress recesses for the election.

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