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GOP-Controlled House Advances Oil Drilling Bills

HeadlineMay 12, 2011

The Republican-controlled House continues to advance measures that would speed the resumption of offshore oil drilling. On Wednesday, the House approved a bill that would force the U.S. Department of Interior to act within 60 days on all bids for drilling permits. Another Republican bill to resume drilling along the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic coasts is expected to come to a vote today.

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