Walberg: As Gas Prices Rise, House Leaders Continue to Thwart Energy Solutions
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Walberg: As Gas Prices Rise, House Leaders Continue to Thwart Energy Solutions
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today issued the following statement about high gas prices and the inaction of Congress to do much to bring down the price at the pump.
"One gallon of regular, unleaded gas in January 2007 cost $2.33, and now prices are in the $4 a gallon range," Walberg said. "The American people cannot afford the inaction of House leaders, who refuse to allow movement on a comprehensive energy plan."
"The answer to our current energy crisis must be a multi-pronged approach that increases American energy production, encourages green alternatives like solar, wind, cellulosic ethanol, and bio-diesel and promotes carbon-free nuclear power and clean-coal technology," Walberg said. "Rather than increase taxes on domestic energy production or increasing our reliance on OPEC as some in Congress have proposed, I will do all I can to work with my colleagues on a real plan that actually helps American families and businesses."
Congressman Walberg has co-sponsored legislation to provide incentives for solar, wind, cellulosic ethanol, bio-diesel and energy conservation. He also supports an increase in domestic energy production through carbon-free nuclear power and clean-coal technology. He has co-sponsored legislation that would encourage conservation with tax credits for green buildings and legislation that would spark a revolution in clean hydrogen technology.
Congressman Walberg strongly supports the No More Excuses Energy Act, H.R. 3089, a bill crucial to lowering our electric bills and the price at the pump. It would encourage the construction of new refineries, boost alternative energy development by extending the Wind Production Tax Credit for 10 years, increase American oil production by allowing environmentally sound drilling in Alaska, the Outer-Continental Shelf and the Gulf of Mexico and help increase our supply of electricity by encouraging the construction of new nuclear power plants.
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