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- noun the lower legislative house of the United States Congress
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w t f?? proposed by the democrats? you're freakin 'kidding me. the u.s. house of representatives passed legislation tuesday that lifts a longstanding ban on offshore oil drilling, opening most of the u.s. coastline to exploration. the package proposed by democrats would give states the option to allow drilling between 50 and 100 miles (80 and 160 km) off their shores.
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