U.S.
Senator Member of the Agriculture, Energy and Veterans Affairs
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For Immediate
Release November 16, 2005 |
CONTACT: Cody Wertz – Press Secretary 202-228-3630 Jen Clanahan – Deputy Press Secretary 303-455-7600 |
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Sen. Salazar Joins New “Gang” to Set America Free from Foreign Oil Washington, D.C. – Ongoing political instability and uncertainty in the Middle East and recent skyrocketing fuel prices exacerbated by Hurricane Katrina have exposed the economic and national security consequences of America’s dependence on foreign energy sources. Senator Salazar is working with a bi-partisan group of Senate leaders to make America more energy independent. In a press conference today, Senator Salazar announced the Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005. Senator Salazar was joined by Senators who he coined as the “Gang of Independence,” referring to America’s energy independence, including Senators Lieberman (D-CT), Graham (R-SC), Brownback (R-KS), Nelson (D-NE), Bayh (D-IN), Sessions (R-AL), and Coleman (R-MN). All seven Senators, including Senator Salazar, are original co-sponsors of the bill. “Our Nation’s over-dependence on foreign energy is a threat to our economic and national security,” said Senator Salazar. “The burden of high fuel costs is crushing our farmers, commuters and everyone who struggles day by day to make ends meet. Energy independence for America can no longer be just a goal; it is a necessity. America deserves better and this bill will deliver.” Specifically the bi-partisan Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 has the following provisions to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil:
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