News and commentary about energy and energy policy in the Volunteer State
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Pelosi eases oppositon to drilling
WASHINGTON: Dropping her opposition to a vote on coastal oil exploration, Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House of Representatives, said that expanded offshore drilling would be considered as part of broad energy legislation when Congress returns next month. More...
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