CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS SHOULD ALLOW OIL EXPLORATION IN OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF
August 22, 2008
August 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. (4th CD), issued the following column:
This week marks the 5th straight week of a decrease in gas prices as Alabamians are now paying about $3.55 per gallon of gasoline, according to AAA.
What many people won't tell you is that this gradual decline began with President Bush's lifting of the executive order banning off-shore exploration on July 14th, even though a congressional ban still remains in place.
This week marks the 5th straight week of a decrease in gas prices as Alabamians are now paying about $3.55 per gallon of gasoline, according to AAA.
What many people won't tell you is that this gradual decline began with President Bush's lifting of the executive order banning off-shore exploration on July 14th, even though a congressional ban still remains in place.