President Bush lifts Executive Offshore Drilling Ban

President Bush lifts Executive Offshore Drilling Ban

President Bush has lifted a 27 year executive order banning offshore drilling. The move puts new pressure on Congress to follow suit, but many believe expanded offshore drilling will have little impact on current record breaking oil...

President Bush has lifted a 27 year executive order banning offshore drilling. The move puts new pressure on Congress to follow suit, but many believe expanded offshore drilling will have little impact on current record breaking oil prices. An update on the domestic drilling debate and evolving U.S. energy policies.

Guests

Robert Bryce

managing editor, Energy Tribune and author of "Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of Energy Independence"

Sheryl Gay Stolberg

White House correspondent, "The New York Times."

Athan Manuel

director, Lands Protection Program, Sierra Club

Congressman Steny Hoyer

House Majority Leader, Democrat, 5th Congressional District, Maryland

Congressman Adam Putnam

Republican, 12 District, Florida

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