Top congressional Republicans Thursday called for a special session of Congress to deal with the oil crisis plaguing the country.

President Bush called on Congress Wednesday to allow offshore oil drilling, saying the need to lower crude and gas prices made it urgent.

Lawmakers are debating legislation to allow drilling for oil along the U.S. coastline, particularly in Florida and California. Read full article »

CNN political producer Ed Hornick and CNNMoney.com's Lara Moscrip contributed to this report.

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