Bush Signs Bill to Halt Oil Stockpiling President Bush signed Monday a bill that temporarily stops the collection of oil for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Sponsors of the bill hope the freed up oil will lower energy prices.

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Bush Signs Bill to Halt Oil Stockpiling

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Bush Signs Bill to Halt Oil Stockpiling

May 20, 20089:04 AM ET

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President Bush signed Monday a bill that temporarily stops the collection of oil for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Sponsors of the bill hope the freed up oil will lower energy prices.