Offshore drilling debate grows as public shifts stance
President lifts offshore ban but no new drills due to Democratic opposition amid rising fuel costs. Rasmussen finds 67 percent favor offshore drilling. 64 percent say it would cut prices. Critics cite cooling trends and economic costs of stringent environmental demands while urging Congress to end the ban.
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Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge
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Lawmakers Federal Officials Contact Details
U S representatives and senators for Midland and Odessa list office addresses in Washington D C and local offices. Names include Mike Conaway John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with phone lines and street addresses in Odessa Midland and Washington D C for constituent services.
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Russell Senate
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Offshore Drilling Question Poll On Domestic Oil Supply
A public survey asks respondents whether they favor government approval of offshore drilling to boost domestic oil production. Responses indicate a divided stance with concerns over environmental impact and energy strategy.
Offshore drilling debate highlights ban and costs
A discussion notes that only 20 percent of offshore leases are drilled yet calls for more, while another voice recalls the long standing ban and argues that even a single accident would dwarf potential oil gains.
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Vote No on Offshore Drilling and Oil Conservation
A reader argues against offshore drilling, calling it an unnecessary expense and political. The writer urges oil conservation and questions government motives amid gasoline price concerns.
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