House approves energy bill with offshore drilling

Wed, September 17, 2008
Posted in Alaska News, Top Stories

The U.S. House has passed an energy bill that would allow offshore oil drilling in the Atlantic and Pacific, but drilling must be at least 50 miles from shore. In a twist that would’ve seemed unlikely a year ago, Democrats mostly supported the bill — and Republicans were against it in a 236-189 vote.

Libby Casey, APRN – Washington, DC

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