[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H3755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                        NEW DRILLING MORATORIUM

  (Mr. BUCHANAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to adopt an ironclad 
moratorium on all new drilling permits in the Gulf of Mexico.
  Recent reports are saying 17 new permits have been granted since the 
explosion in the gulf. It is also shocking to find out 19 environmental 
waivers have been issued since then. Over 6 million gallons have now 
poured into the gulf, and every day, it continues--250,000 gallons-plus 
a day.
  The Washington Post reported today that the Minerals Management 
Service officials get paid a cash bonus when they close these deals 
with the big oil companies. They're not working for the American 
people. They've got a pay plan. They're working for the oil companies.
  We need to halt all permits for oil, new and otherwise, until we cap 
this well.

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