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Boustany Comments On Obama Admin. Offshore Oil Decision
Washington D.C. - U.S. Representative Charles W. Boustany, Jr., (R-Southwest Louisiana), released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to cancel future offshore drilling opportunities in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and on the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.
“I am extremely disappointed by this decision,” Boustany said. “This administration proved yet again that it is not interested in responsible American energy production. The announcement today seems very hasty. The focus now should instead be on fixing the permitting process so that we can safely drill and take advantage of the resources available in our country. Instead, President Obama and Secretary Salazar have retracted their earlier promise to explore and possibly drill in these areas.
“This decision not only damages the trust of energy producers across the country, but it comes at a time when we desperately need new jobs to help our economy recover.”
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