Doesn’t the offshore drilling ban expire on Oct 1, 2008?
I believe it does.
Since it would require reauthorization for it to continue, the time is not now to make this an issue, but when some ‘RAT congresscritter puts it into a “must pass” appropriations bill just before the budget year expires on Oct 1.
Foxnews ran the news conferance in the House hall. I think it was Pence who said something like “While Democrats left town for summer vacation we know most American’s can’t afford one this year because of high gasoline prices” It was a great line!
if the ban does expire oct. 1, 2008, this was a very wise move for bush to help mccain in nov. nothing like hammering the issue home closer to the election. imo.