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Senate panel OKs drilling near Fla. Gulf coast


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee adopted language in a comprehensive energy bill that would allow drilling within 45 miles of Florida's Gulf coast.

    Florida currently has a 125-mile oil and natural gas leasing buffer zone in the Gulf of Mexico. The Senate panel was expected to approve the entire energy package later on Tuesday.

    (Reporting by Jasmin Melvin, writing by Ayesha Rascoe)