With the recent oil spill off the Louisiana coastline, many politicians in Washington and Richmond, have begun to change their tune regarding offshore drilling.
Democrat Glenn Nye, whose 2nd District includes part of Norfolk and all of Virginia Beach, is one of those politicians. Congressman Glen Nye's spokesman, Craig Pettig, released this statement.
"Congressman Nye believes that offshore drilling must be done in an environmentally safe and responsible way that does not threaten Virginia's tourism or fishing industries," said Clark Pettig. "He feels that it is appropriate to delay any drilling off the coast of Virginia until the investigation of the gulf disaster is complete so we can ensure the same thing won't happen here."
Governor McDonnell has decided not to make any decisions regarding the future of off and called for a full investigation of the oil spill. McDonnell still expects drilling off Virginia's coast to begin by the end of 2012.
According to current reports, an explosion and fire April 20 on an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico left 11 workers missing and presumed dead. Crude oil has been leaking into the gulf since. The accident has awakened fears expressed by environmental groups and members of Congress already worried that possible spills and new infrastructure could harm plants, animals, tourism and the Norfolk Naval Station.
Other Virginia politicians who feel offshore drilling needs to be slowed include Senator Jim Webb and Senator Mark Warner.
Democrat Glenn Nye, whose 2nd District includes part of Norfolk and all of Virginia Beach, is one of those politicians. Congressman Glen Nye's spokesman, Craig Pettig, released this statement.
"Congressman Nye believes that offshore drilling must be done in an environmentally safe and responsible way that does not threaten Virginia's tourism or fishing industries," said Clark Pettig. "He feels that it is appropriate to delay any drilling off the coast of Virginia until the investigation of the gulf disaster is complete so we can ensure the same thing won't happen here."
Governor McDonnell has decided not to make any decisions regarding the future of off and called for a full investigation of the oil spill. McDonnell still expects drilling off Virginia's coast to begin by the end of 2012.
According to current reports, an explosion and fire April 20 on an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico left 11 workers missing and presumed dead. Crude oil has been leaking into the gulf since. The accident has awakened fears expressed by environmental groups and members of Congress already worried that possible spills and new infrastructure could harm plants, animals, tourism and the Norfolk Naval Station.
Other Virginia politicians who feel offshore drilling needs to be slowed include Senator Jim Webb and Senator Mark Warner.
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