We Need More Domestic Energy

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U.S.Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07), a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1230-- Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act:

"President Obama's energy policy seems to be "drill in Brazil' and increase taxes on American energy companies. Frankly, I'm disappointed that the President has not offered more leadership on an issue that affects just about every Wisconsinite, especially when gas prices in Wisconsin are over $4 a gallon.

"Inaction is not an option, but simply increasing the cost of American oil and gas exploration -- as the President has proposed -- won't lower the price at the pump. In fact, it may cause prices to rise. And on top of that, it could actually increase our dependence on foreign oil.

"What we need is an "all-of-the-above' energy plan that will increase domestic energy production, create jobs and put America on the path to energy independence. The bill the House passed today is a good start. House Republicans are going to continue to push for commonsense energy policies that include -- not ignore -- our nation's energy resources."

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