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Fueling America

Where is offshore drilling allowed?

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  • An offshore drilling ban has been in place since 1981
  • President Bush asked Congress to lift the ban and allow states to drill for oil
  • Sen. John McCain favors the same policy
  • There are a few areas where drilling is permitted right now
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