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8-13 GOP Uprising Live Blog [11:56]
Posted by
Nick
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August 13, 2008
As Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats continue their five-week vacation, House Republicans will meet again today on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand that Congress reconvene to address the nation's energy crisis. Since beginning their historic effort, 105 Republican members, over half of their conference, have spoken face-to-face with thousands of citizens on the importance of increasing American energy production. Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) began this morning by saying:
"One solution to high energy prices is more supply. Off shore we have billions of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of natural gas that are placed off limits by this Congress every year. We demand this restriction be lifted."(Follow @repshimkus on Twitter) Energy in the news: The Politico House Dems mull energy options Townhall Malkin: Pelosi and the Big Wind Boone-doggle Human Events Gingrich: The Debate the Pelosi-Reid Democrats Don't Want You to Hear CongressDaily Pelosi Comments Raise Hopes For Offshore Drilling Vote The Hill Pelosi looks to load up drilling bill Editorial: Pelosi's shift Investor's Business Daily Editorial: Pelosi's Ploy USA Today Op-Ed: Why drill for oil? Well, it's a way to avoid future wars The Washington Post Samuelson: Energy Truths The Washington Times Gingrich and Innis: Idle leases - or addled minds? The New Republic Editorial: Drilling Down Cedartown Standard Gingrey addresses Rotarians, promotes The American Energy Act Press & Sun-Bulletin Kuhl pushes for vote on energy plan Palestine Herald Press Hensarling to gather signatures in Palestine today The Bridgeton News LoBiondo talking energy Greenwich Post Shays calls for offshore drilling at energy forum WTAJ-TV Fuel Costs Hurting Farmers |