Energy
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The issue of Energy is important to our district and to my work in Congress.
An energy independent United States of America is one of my top priorities in Congress. Our country must cut back on its reliance on foreign oil, and to do this, we must increase the domestic production of energy, including oil, natural gas, and clean coal.
While green energy technologies could be the future our country’s energy supply, these technologies are still being developed and remain costly. I do not believe in picking winners and losers in the marketplace by providing millions of taxpayer dollars to these unproven industries. Now-bankrupt companies like Solyndra have shown that handing out taxpayer funds for nascent technologies is both unwise and ultimately, unsuccessful.
By increasing domestic production of energy, we can lower our dependence on Middle Eastern oil and create high-paying American jobs. In the 112th Congress, the House of Representatives have passed dozens of bills that would reduce regulations on the energy industry and help stimulate such job creation. The Senate refuses to act on these bills (for a full list, see: http://www.majorityleader.gov/jobstracker).
For more information concerning my work and views on the issue of Energy, please contact my Washington, DC office.
I look forward to your feedback.
Thank you.
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