A proposed deal between a coalition of environmental groups and a Texas oil company would allow new drilling off the California coast in exchange for limits on future oil operations. The proposal has divided environmentalists who usually find themselves on the same side. We talk with supporters and opponents of the drilling proposal.
California Off-Shore Oil Drilling Proposal
Guests:
Linda Krop, chief counsel for the Environmental Defense Center in Santa Barbara
Richard Charter, senior policy adviser for marine programs for Defenders of Wildlife
John Chiang, controller of the State of California
Abel Maldonado, state senator (R) representing California's 15th District
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