President George W Bush has lifted an executive ban on drilling for oil in most US coastal waters, and has urged lawmakers to follow suit. He wants Congress to end its separate ban on drilling, in order to reduce US dependence on oil imports. "Now the ball is squarely in Congress' court," he said, adding that it was "time for action".
It will be at least ten years before any oil from off shore drilling hits the market.
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