WASHINGTON — Two years ago, feisty Republicans commandeered the darkened House chamber during the summer recess to loudly demand that oil companies be allowed to “drill here and drill now.” Blog The Caucus The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. More Politics News Now, with an ominous oil slick threatening the Gulf Coast from a deep-well blowout, Republican cries for more offshore oil...
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