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Some Experts Call Oil Drilling Moratorium Misguided

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The Deepwater Horizon rig is seen in the Gulf of Mexico before the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and spilled millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf. The disaster has prompted President Obama to declare a six-month moratorium on offshore oil drilling. But some experts say that may do more harm than good. (AP/Transocean)
The Deepwater Horizon rig is seen in the Gulf of Mexico before the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers and spilled millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf. The disaster has prompted President Obama to declare a six-month moratorium on offshore oil drilling. But some experts say that may do more harm than good. (AP/Transocean)

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