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House Passes Drill Bill

'Compromise' bill allowing limited new drilling passes without GOP backing

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2008 2:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – An energy bill including a partial lifting of the ban on new offshore drilling has passed the House, reports the Washington Post. The vote split largely along party lines, with most Republicans rejecting the package for not going far enough. The measure would allow new... Read full story »

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