Trump Exempts Gulf Drilling from Endangered Species Rules
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The Trump administrations surprise move to exempt oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from endangered species protections has sparked a mixed reaction from Florida politicians. While Senator Rick Scott, a Republican, supports the change, Democrats like Representative Kathy Castor and county commissioner Janet C. Welch are critical, citing the Deepwater Horizon spills impact on Tampa Bay. Gubernatorial hopefuls Jerry Demings and David Jolly call it reckless, urging a permanent ban. On the Republican side, only Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and a few others have spoken against it, stressing no drilling until risks are zero. As Floridas leaders draw lines ahead of elections, the focus is on balancing energy needs with coastal safety.
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