Obama Administration issues new deepwater suspension (VIDEOS)

(WASHINGTON) — The Obama Administration has announced a new suspension of deepwater oil drilling until safety problems can be solved, Cable News Network reported. The new suspension covers the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific region and could stay in effect until Nov. 30. It follows federal court decisions that overturned an outright moratorium on deepwater activity.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff