Sept. 17
The House approved an energy bill last night by a vote of 236-189 to open
additional waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to oil and gas drilling
and exploration.
The measure passed over the objections of Republicans, who complained the
bill hadnīt been introduced until late the previous night and that they
hadnīt had the opportunity to read it. Republicans also complained the bill,
while appearing to open additional waters to drilling, actually permanently
locked up much of the prime oil rich areas.
Democrats called it a compromise bill that opened additional areas to
drilling while also spurring development of alternative energy and energy
conservation.
The measure still faces hurdles in the Senate.
Contact Waste News senior reporter Bruce Geiselman at (330) 865-6172 or
bgeiselman@crain.com
To subscribe or visit go to: http://www.wastenews.com