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Should the U.S. drill for oil offshore? In response to soaring energy prices, Congress lifted a longtime ban but is likely to reconsider the issue next year.

Publication: New York Times Upfront
Publication Date: 03-NOV-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Should the U.S. drill for oil offshore? In response to soaring energy prices, Congress lifted a longtime ban but is likely to reconsider the issue next year.(DEBATE)

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YES America's energy challenges have been decades in the making, and there's no easy way to solve them. But one thing we can do immediately is to allow more offshore oil drilling.

In September, Congress lifted--at least, temporarily--its ban on deep-water exploration and drilling in an area known as the outer continental shelf. [Offshore drilling has been allowed in other areas like the Gulf of Mexico.] I believe the U.S. coastline should remain open to oil drilling.

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