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Jun 21, 2008 12:01 pm US/Eastern

Democrats Smash Bush's Oil Policies

WASHINGTON (AP) ― Democrats say opening more land to drilling is not the answer to high oil prices.

West Virginia Congressman Nick Rahall (RAY'-hawl) says America can't drill its way to energy independence.

Rahall, who chairs the House Natural Resources Committee, gave the Democratic response to President Bush's radio address today. Bush said Democrats in Congress deserve some of the blame for high prices because they're too stubborn when it comes to new energy exploration.

Rahall says a substantial amount of federal land is already available for exploration and drilling, but sits unused while the industry enjoys record profits.

He says Republicans seem more interested in continuing to line the pockets of big oil.

(© 2008 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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