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Energy
Tackling our nation’s energy crisis will require a broad and comprehensive strategy. I strongly support increased investments in renewable energy sources that lower prices for consumers, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and create new, innovative green jobs for Hoosiers. Since coming to Congress, I have had an opportunity to vote on a wide range of progressive energy bills that seek to create jobs, increase domestic energy production and protect our pristine environment.
CREATING “GREEN JOBS”
Over the last year, I had an opportunity to support both the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These landmark pieces of legislation provided a boost to our nation’s green jobs industry by establishing almost $40 billion in tax incentives for the production of energy from solar, wind, biofuel, biomass, landfill gas and small irrigation sources. Furthermore, the ARRA invests in a number of green energy projects, creating thousands of stable jobs in
 IMPROVING OUR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
In the 110th Congress, I supported legislation that required states to update their energy codes for new buildings so that they are 30 percent more energy efficient by 2010, and 50 percent by 2020. These updates require electric utilities to use renewable energy to generate 15% of their electricity or purchase renewable energy credits from others to meet this standard by 2020. Furthermore, this legislation included incentives for lenders to provide lower interest loans for homeowners wishing to build, buy or remodel their homes with green technology.
Earlier this year, I supported landmark legislation that includes $16 billion to make energy efficient retrofits on public housing units. This bill also invests $11 billion to develop a nationwide “smart” power grid, which will increase energy efficiency and lower electricity bills for millions of Americans.
WEATHERIZING HOMES
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HOLDING OIL COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE
Last year, as Americans struggled to pay for gasoline that had shot above $4.00 per gallon, oil companies were making record profits. That’s why I supported legislation that repealed tax subsidies and loopholes for the “Big Five” oil companies.
 INCREASED DOMESTIC OIL PRODUCTION
As the cost of crude oil rose to record levels, American oil company's held the drilling rights to millions of acres that went unexplored and underutilized. In order to increase our nation’s domestic oil production and lower prices, I joined my Democratic colleagues in calling on oil and gas companies to responsibly drill on over 68 million acres of unused land for which they currently hold leases. I believe that it is critical for this land to be used before Congress grants permission for these companies to expand their offshore or wilderness drilling efforts.
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| Post-9/11 GI Bill |
The Post-9/11 GI Bill, passed by Congress last year, is the most extensive educational assistance program authorized since the original GI Bill was signed into law in 1944. These benefits provide every eligible Veteran, Service member, Reservist, and National Guard member an opportunity to receive an in-state, undergraduate education at a public institution at no cost. Provisions of the program include payments for tuition and fees, housing, and a books and supplies stipend.
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Washington, D.C. 20515-1407
Phone: 202-225-4011
Fax: 202-225-5633
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District Office
300 E Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr.
Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46205-4258
Phone: 317-283-6516
Fax: 317-283-6567
View google map
