Issue Position: Energy

Issue Position

Western Pennsylvania is rich in natural resources. It's time we fully realize her full potential. I am dedicated to further policies that will encourage the development and utilization of the Marcellus shale that is being developed here in Western Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is in a great position to become a leader in the development of natural gas and coal. I believe that by working with emerging industries, like the shale industry, these new sources of energy can provide an invaluable source of energy and provide sustainable, high-quality, high paying jobs for years to come.

As Congress develops an energy policy, the policy should include an "all of the above"approach to solving our energy needs--a policy that encourages development and increases all forms of American energy. By developing energy domestically, we can decrease our addiction to foreign oil, spur job growth, and keep Americans' hard earned tax dollars out of the hands of foreign dictators.

Everyone can agree that America's energy challenges do not have a single solution. By incorporating the growing capacity of solar and wind power with hydro, clean coal, natural gas, nuclear, and oil, we can make environmentally responsible strides towards energy independence.

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