Dr. Jane Lubchenco, who goes before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today for confirmation hearings on her nomination to head NOAA, seems to fall right inline with Pres. Obama’s view of offshore drilling.

Should the fact that she owns stock in a few offshore drilling companies be of any alarm to us? I sure hope not, but to be honest, even though this was my first time voting, I still don’t trust politicians, or anybody with power (meaning lots of money in this case). Too many times we hear of crap going on in the news, and lord only knows how much stuff goes on that we don’t even learn of!

The WSJ says Pres. Obama conceded, despite concern from environmentalists, that increased offshore exploration should be part of a comprehensive energy policy. But the offshore drilling companies weren’t pushing for increased exploration as much as the major oil companies, which have struggled to find big new oil fields on land.

“…as we move forward with the development of our oil and gas resources, both onshore and offshore, it has to be a part of a set of a comprehensive energy program.” – Whitehouse.gov

Pretty pertinent considering activists want offshore drilling banned, and just petitioned the government to do so.