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Etheridge Energy Bill Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted 283-133 to pass legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) to help ensure that gas prices are not being artificially increased by manipulation and excessive speculation in energy markets. Experts estimate that between $20 and $60 of the cost of a barrel of oil could be caused by excessive speculation. [Read More]
Etheridge Votes to Increase U.S. Energy Production
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) voted late Tuesday night for a comprehensive energy bill that will increase American oil production, invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technology, end giveaways to big oil companies, and create jobs here at home. The U.S. House of Representatives voted 236 – 189 to pass H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. [Read More]
Etheridge to Vote for Comprehensive Energy Bill
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today announced that he will vote in favor of a comprehensive energy bill that will increase American oil production, invest in renewable energy sources and energy efficiency technology, end giveaways to big oil companies, and create jobs here at home. The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote later today on H.R. 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. [Read More]
Etheridge Asks Feds to Investigate NC Gas Price Gouging
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge (D-Lillington) today called for a federal investigation into possible gas price gouging and market manipulation in North Carolina and other states in the wake of the recent hurricanes. Etheridge’s request comes after N.C. Governor Mike Easley activated the state’s price-gouging law on Friday and Attorney General Roy Cooper began issuing subpoenas today. [Read More] |
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