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God Squad Weighs Drilling Exemption for Endangered Whale

A U.S. panel, the "God Squad," will consider exempting Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drilling from the Endangered Species Act, citing national security. Critics warn it threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine life.