Barrasso calls temporary moratorium on deepwater drilling "A second assault on the Gulf"

Last month, the Interior Department instituted a six-month moratorium for wells deeper than 500 ft, directing them to "cease drilling any new deepwater wells, including wellbore sidekick and bypass activities." Secretary Salazar explained "With the BP oil spill still growing in the gulf, and investigations and reviews still under way, a six-month pause in drilling is needed, appropriate, and prudent."  Duh.

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