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H.R. 3410 also known as the Energy Security and Transportation Jobs Act allows for the oil exploration off of the shores of Florida. Never before has this been allowed. And most Floridian's are unaware of it. The last action taken on this Bill was on Feb 9, 2012; at which time it was placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 275. As of today (February 17, 2012), the bill PASSED the House. It's off to the Senate next. As fast as they are trying to push this through, it could be up for a vote as early as Monday, February 20th.

I live in Pensacola, FL, and I've seen the devastation first hand, when an oil spill occurs. When will we learn that oil is not a clean or affordable energy? We live in Florida! We have the sun, water and the wind - why are we not utilizing this natural clean source of energy? Why is it that a representative from the state of Ohio introduced this bill? Who is he? He doesn't even live here! None of the co-sponsors live here! Please, stop this senseless act of deepwater drilling.

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