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May 24, 2010

Despite Moratorium, New Offshore Drilling Permits OKed
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The New York Times reports that in the days since President Obama
announced a moratorium on permits for drilling new offshore oil wells,
at least seven new permits for various types of drilling and five
environmental waivers have been granted.



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