Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Offshore drilling gains new Fla. GOP supporters

WASHINGTON - Opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling, once a virtual requirement for any Florida politician, is evaporating in the state's 16-member Republican House delegation.

The crumbling opposition comes as the average price of gas tops $4 a gallon and after three high-profile Republicans disavowed previous opposition to offshore drilling.

Gainesville Sun

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