For Immediate Release
January 26, 2009 |
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hilarie Chambers
Office: 202.225.4961
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Rep. Levin Statement on President Obama’s Plans to Achieve Energy Independence |
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(Washington D.C.)- Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI-12) issued the following statement after President Obama’s announcement on the two Executive Orders he signed toward achieving energy independence.
“The time has come for everyone to join together in the partnership described by President Obama on the journey toward energy independence. As the President indicated that means working on a bi-partisan and with industry to build more fuel efficient cars and build them in the United States. I am encouraged by the President’s commitment to craft a comprehensive approach and to avoid the risks of a confusing patchwork of fuel standards. This consistency as well as certainty going forward is important as our domestic industry accelerates necessary efforts to restructure and re-tool to meet increasing fuel standards.
“I also urge that further action by the Federal government is necessary on the path toward production and deployment of advanced technology vehicles. This spotlights the importance of current efforts to increase federal support for battery development, the Section 136 re-tooling loans, the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle tax credit and improving the electrical grid and expanding alternative energy infrastructure.
“As the Administration proceeds to draft new fuel economy standards and begins its review of the California waiver, it is vital that all stakeholders be involved in developing a rational and national path forward to reduce our nation’s dependence on foreign oil, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and create new jobs here in the United States.”
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To Contact Congressman Levin: -
Email Congressman Levin In Michigan: 27085 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI 48066 | (586) 498-7122 | (248) 968-2025
In Washington: 1236 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-4961
