Reid Offshore Drilling Plan Splits Dems
The Hill:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has split the Democratic front opposed to drilling with a plan that would open new areas for exploration.
Reid's proposal was meant to insulate Senate Democratic candidates from public anger over gas prices. Instead, it has created a divide with liberal colleagues and drawn fire from senior House Democrats.
A group of influential Senate and House Democrats has sided with environmental groups against Reid to call exploration in new areas unnecessary.







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First Posted: 07-29-08 11:19 AM | Updated: 08- 6-08 05:12 AM