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The Republican plan for energy has allowed consumer price gouging by Big Oil companies, while these very companies earn record profits with help from tax breaks and subsidies provided by the Republican Congress. Democrats propose a New Direction for America’s Energy policy, which will put an end to price gouging and unnecessary subsidies for Big Oil companies. Democrats will focus on reinvesting our energy capital into the Midwest, not the Middle East. Click here to learn more.

Protecting the environment is vital to protect the health of all Americans, particularly our children. Democrats are fighting for cleaner air, cleaner water, and preservation of our natural resources, understanding that what we do today has an impact on future generations of Americans. We stand up for fair policies that protect America’s environment while allowing for economic opportunity—priorities that can work together. Learn More > > >

By the Numbers: America's Energy Supply and Demand

The Endangered Species Act

Earth Day 2006:   Democrats Fight For Energy Independence and To Protect Clean Air and Clean Water

Protecting Our Health from Mercury Pollution

BudgetWatch: How the Republican Budget Impacts the Environment.

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September 20, 2006
Pelosi: More Hot Air from the Bush Administration

June 29, 2006
Pelosi: Republican Energy Policy Is to Drill in Protected Areas and Give Tax Breaks to Big Oil

May 25, 2006
Pelosi: Drilling in Arctic Refuge Is Not the Way to Energy Independence

May 19, 2006
Pelosi: ‘A Rare Victory for Taxpayers Over Big Oil’

May 18, 2006
Pelosi: ‘We Cannot Drill Our Way to Energy Independence’



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