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ADERHOLT RECEIVES A PERFECT SCORE FROM “AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY” ON THE ISSUE OF LOWERING GAS-PRICES

WASHINGTON – Congressman Aderholt has been awarded a perfect score on the issue of lowering gas prices and foreign oil independence by the grassroots group, Americans for Prosperity (AFP). The “Freedom from Foreign Oil” scorecard ranks U.S. Representatives based on their support or opposition to policies that would lower gas and energy prices by increasing American supply and making domestic production less expensive.

The “Freedom from Foreign Oil” scorecard ranks lawmakers based on a composite score of energy-related roll call votes and co-sponsorship of initiatives that would positively or negatively impact gas and energy prices.

Rep. Aderholt has also proven his strong support for measures that would increase domestic energy by authoring a congressional resolution on this subject.  The “Enhancing Energy Independence Resolution” (H.Con.Res. 401), expresses that America can become more energy independent using today's technology without massive taxpayer expenditures. 

“Advancing policies that limit U.S. energy production and supplies puts our national security in jeopardy and costs American families and businesses dearly,” said AFP President Tim Phillips. “Expanding American oil and natural gas production is essential to alleviating pain at the pump. Our Freedom from Foreign Oil scorecard will educate citizens on whether their Member of Congress has supported or opposed legislation that will reduce our costly and dangerous dependence on foreign oil.”

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is a nationwide organization of grassroots citizen leaders committed to advancing every individual’s right to economic freedom and opportunity. AFP believes reducing the size and scope of government is the best safeguard to ensuring individual productivity and prosperity for all Americans.

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