Interesting. The Senate approved the bill to allow arctic drilling (for oil of course)... I heard that this isn't supposed to have a big impact on gas prices because it's just a drop in the bucket, but that's really all I've heard. I'm guessing the major opponents are environmentalists.

Really, if it's not going to have a big impact, why do it? It must mean more money for the government, or they wouldn't be so gung-ho on it.