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Democrats let offshore drilling ban expire in bid to fund gov’t
Democrats will drop a provision extending the 25 year moratorium on offshore oil drilling for the Atlantic and Pacific coasts next week, surrendering after White House veto threats and GOP pressure sparked by record gasoline prices. The move clears the way for potential leases though Florida’s 125 mile ban remains in effect.
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