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Energy & Environment Many Americans experienced a wake up call over the
past year with the dramatic increases in fuel costs. People are
demanding that Congress take a common sense approach to this Nation’s
energy crisis. As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, I am
working hard to provide a voice for these common sense solutions. I am
convinced that in order to meet America’s rapidly expanding energy needs
and reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources, we must look for
responsible ways to expand domestic production. The expansion of oil and natural gas production in
and off the coast of Louisiana has had an enormously positive impact on
our state’s economy. As a direct result of this production vital state
revenue has been accelerated, local economic development has been
stimulated, and crucial jobs have been created for the people of
Louisiana. I agree we must always work towards developing cleaner and
more efficient energy sources, but this cannot be done overnight. Any
responsible comprehensive energy policy must include expanding
production of abundantly available domestic resources such as coal, oil,
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