Democrats persist in demanding that Oil Firms drill on leaseholds they currently have. The problem is, everytime they do and locate a productive well, the Democrats then attempt to pass a Bill denying production! Look at the New York state issue. Look at The Bill by Rep. Barney Frank about a river that is LINED WITH FACTORIES!

This is about as unacceptable as is attempting to launch a rocket with a sling shot!

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“Drill now, drill everywhere,” said Rep. Gresham Barrett, R-S.C., describing the sentiments of constituents whom he surveyed.

Democrats are scrambling to appear pro-drilling — hence the “Drill Act” title for Thursday’s bill — even as leaders such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., are dead set against reversing the long-standing drilling bans along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

Democrats say the industry should first go after oil and natural gas in areas where they hold leases. They also say Republicans are simply seeking political advantage with a pro-drilling plan that won’t deliver new U.S. oil for another decade or so, and that the GOP’s fixation on drilling is a smoke screen for the Bush administration’s inability to prevent the sharp spike in gasoline prices.

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Lee ADDS: More lie and deception from the Left. REPLACE THEM!