Democrats Announce Sweeping New Energy Legislation
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Someone once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." What a perfect quote to describe America's energy crisis.
We need lower prices, energy independence and more security - but we have Republican leaders who keep proposing the same solutions, "Drill, Drill, Drill."
"Drill, Drill, Drill" is never going to deliver the results we need. Look at the last five years. Oil imports have increased from 55% to over 60%, and gasoline prices have doubled since Bush and Cheney came to office. Common sense says if we want different results, we need a different direction.
Today, Democrats are unveiling our plan to bring sanity to America's energy policy. It's called the "Clean EDGE Act." Our legislation will achieve real results - like energy independence and affordable energy - because it will transform America's approach.
Instead of "Drill, Drill, Drill," it calls for a policy that deploys the latest technology and relies on American ingenuity. It's a bold bill that will move America in a new direction. Because the Federal government must do more than watch while OPEC and oil companies make billions and Nevadans pay 33 cents more for their gas this month.
We need lower prices, energy independence and more security - but we have Republican leaders who keep proposing the same solutions, "Drill, Drill, Drill."
"Drill, Drill, Drill" is never going to deliver the results we need. Look at the last five years. Oil imports have increased from 55% to over 60%, and gasoline prices have doubled since Bush and Cheney came to office. Common sense says if we want different results, we need a different direction.
Today, Democrats are unveiling our plan to bring sanity to America's energy policy. It's called the "Clean EDGE Act." Our legislation will achieve real results - like energy independence and affordable energy - because it will transform America's approach.
Instead of "Drill, Drill, Drill," it calls for a policy that deploys the latest technology and relies on American ingenuity. It's a bold bill that will move America in a new direction. Because the Federal government must do more than watch while OPEC and oil companies make billions and Nevadans pay 33 cents more for their gas this month.
