This will punish the red state of Texas, particularily Houston. New finds in Gulf of Mexico need development. Meanwhile Brazil will advance its offshore efforts, and the Chinese will drill in Cubian waters near Florida. I am really starting to wonder if this administration hates people like me so much they are willing to destroy me and everything good about this country in their quest to remake society. Closing down NASA will be a big hit on the Houston economy too.
Why are you wondering? It is quite plain that you are not a staving person living in a dusty village so Hussein's motorcade can pass through and he can see the wisdom in your bulging eyes ... yet.