Domestic Oil Drilling in Virginia Could Lead to Increased Risk of Serious Injury
Virginia’s soon-to-be-Governor Bob McDonnell has advocated for domestic drilling and oil exploration of the Commonwealth’s coast. In 2008, a federal moratorium on oil exploration and development off the coast of Virginia expired and the leasing rights off the coast are projected to start in 2011. Given the Republican’s control the House of Delegates, there’s a…