Groups voice support for drilling in Gulf
NEW ORLEANS - Supporters of continued oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico say they're needed to support the economy and energy needs of the Gulf Coast and the entire nation.Brent Greenfield of the Consumer Energy Alliance says he represents 400,000 individuals as well as truckers, farmers and others who need reliable and affordable energy. He says the United States will rely on oil and gas for decades to come, and the Gulf provides 20 percent of the nation's crude oil supply.Lori L
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