The Obama administration has a moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico through the end of November. The moratorium has turned into a rallying cry for Republicans and some Gulf area Democrats. The director of the agency-formerly-known-as-MMesS has embarked on a "listening tour," and today told reporters today that he's looking for information to help him lift the moratorium.
Tomorrow, New Orleans, LA.
August 10, Mobile, AL.
August 11, Pensacola, FL.
But will he hear from residents who care about the environmental security of the region, or will he hear only from those who want to return to short term profit?
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