Obama: Not 'whole hog' on drilling yet

Submitted by BarbBarrett on February 11, 2009 - 6:10pm.
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President Obama said he's still reviewing offshore drilling.

Speaking at a roundtable with regional reporters at the White House today, Obama said he wants to see offshore drilling as part of a bigger picture.

He pointed out that his administration has already pushed back the end of a public comment period on a five-year drilling plan from March to September.

He said he would "hold out for a more comprehensive strategy" before going "whole hog" on offshore drilling.

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Re: Obama: Not 'whole hog' on drilling yet

Submitted by tangoz on February 11, 2009 - 8:31pm.

Of course Obama said during the election he would welcome HIGH gasoline and diesel prices at the pump. If you voted for Obama you have no right to complain when gas prices goes back above $4.00 a gallon.

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