Gov. Crist (FL) Pushes Drilling Ban

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FLORIDA - Governor Charlie Crist called a special session of the state Legislature, in order to get a constitutional ban on offshore oil drilling on Florida's November ballot. On Thursday the governor said the session will be held July 20 to July 23. Crist said he has the support of Panhandle legislators, where some beaches have been oiled by the BP Deep Horizon spill. Legislative leaders in unaffected areas have so far not agreed to comply with Crist and his supporters. The amendment would require 60 percent approval from voters in November. Offshore drilling is now banned by Florida statute but could be changed by legislative action. A constitutional ban would require voter approval before it could be reversed. Crist is running as an independent for the U.S. Senate.