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  • Republicans Renew Push for Energy Legislation

    06/16/2004 11:35:00 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 5 replies · 137+ views
    Yahoo! News ^ | 6/16/04 | Chris Baltimore - Reuters
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican-backed bills that would clear away environmental constraints for building new U.S. oil refineries and drilling in an Alaskan wildlife refuge were expected to win approval in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. But both measures were largely symbolic with virtually no chance of approval this year by the U.S. Senate, according to lobbyists and congressional aides. Faced with voter concern about record-high gasoline prices in recent weeks, House Republicans also sought to blame Senate Democrats for blocking a broad energy bill that would be the first major overhaul of U.S. energy policy in a decade....
  • Energy Legislation

    07/30/2003 2:02:48 PM PDT · by Luke1 · 14 replies · 254+ views
    Right now, the U.S. Senate is considering a comprehensive energy bill that would have a big impact on electricity in your state. It's really important that the bill includes provisions that maintain coal as a reliable and affordable source of fuel so that we can have plenty of affordable electricity and reduce our dependence on foreign fuel sources. However it looks like there may be some senators that try to add amendments that will dramatically drive up the cost of making electricity. You can learn more at http://www.CAREenergy.com or you can write your Senator at http://63.66.87.48/cweb4/index.cfm?orgcode=CEPUB Thanks for your support!