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2007/2008 Floor Statements

Feb. 27, 2007 - Peterson takes the floor to stress the NEED for real energy relief for the American people, not smoke, mirrors and tax increases. Feb. 27, 2007 - Peterson takes the floor to stress the NEED for real energy relief for the American people, not tax increases on American made energy.

Dec. 18, 2007 - Rep. Peterson urges his colleages to do more for the average American and lower home heating and gasoline costs by expanding domestic production of energy. Dec. 18, 2007 - Rep. Peterson urges his colleagues to do more for the average American and lower home heating and gasoline costs by expanding domestic production of energy.

Dec. 18, 2007 - Rep. Peterson discusses the shortfalls of H.R. 6, the Democrats "no" energy bill. Dec. 18, 2007 - Rep. Peterson discusses the shortfalls of H.R. 6, the Democrats "no" energy bill.

Nov. 13, 2007 - Rep. Peterson speaks passionately of America's growing energy crises as the democratic leadership works on it's back room "no energy" deal. Nov. 13, 2007 - Rep. Peterson speaks passionately of America's growing energy crises as the Democratic leadership works on it's back room "no energy" deal.

Oct. 31, 2007 - Oil sores above $94 a barrel; maybe the Speaker will act when oil hits $120 a barrel.Oct. 31, 2007 - Oil surpasses $94 a barrel; when will Congress act?

Oct. 25, 2007 - Rep. Peterson takes the floor to address America's energy crises. Oct. 25, 2007 - Rep. Peterson takes the floor to address America's energy crises.

Oct. 4, 2007 - Congressman Peterson explains to the American people why Speaker Pelosi's "No Energy" plan is bad for America and good for foreign unstable, unfriendly countries. Oct. 4, 2007 - Congressman Peterson explains to the American people why Speaker Pelosi's "No Energy" plan is bad for America and good for foreign, unstable, unfriendly countries.

Sept. 27 - Rep. Peterson further explains the NEED for increased domestic energy production.Sept. 27 - Rep. Peterson further explains the NEED for increased domestic energy production.

Sept. 6 - Reps. Peterson, Blackburn, Drake and Abercrombie discuss America's number one domestic issue; energy. Sept. 6 - Reps. Peterson, Blackburn, Drake and Abercrombie discuss America's number one domestic issue; energy.

Aug. 4 - Congressman Peterson sepaks on behalf of the Republican Conference in oposition to the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill.Aug. 4 - Congressman Peterson speaks on behalf of the Republican Conference in opposition to the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill.

Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson speaks againest the Udall/Platts amendment that would require utilitiy companies to generate 15% of thier electricity from renewables by 2020. Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson speaks against the Udall/Platts amendment that would require utility companies to generate 15% of their electricity from renewable's by 2020.

Aug. 4- Congressman Peterson discusses the natural gas crisis our country currently faces during debate on the Democrats "Tax and Ban" Energy Bill. Aug. 4- Congressman Peterson discusses the natural gas crisis our country currently faces during debate on the Democrats "Tax and Ban" Energy Bill.

Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson manages the floor during debate of the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill. Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson manages the floor during debate of the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill.

Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson discusses the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill. Aug. 4 - Rep. Peterson discusses the Democrats "No Energy" Energy Bill.

Aug. 1 - Congressman Peterson commemorates Zippo Manufacturing Company 75th anniversary on the House FloorAug. 1 - Congressman Peterson congratulates Zippo Manufacturing Company on its 75th anniversary.

June 27 - Rep. Peterson continues to support Secure Rural School Funding by introducing an amendment to the Interior Appropriations bill. June 27 - Rep. Peterson continues to support Secure Rural School Funding by introducing an amendment to the Interior Appropriations bill. June 26 - Rep. Peterson closes debate on his Interiro OCS Amendment June 26 - Rep. Peterson closes debate on his Interior OCS Amendment. June 26 - Rep. Peterson introduces an amendment to the Interior Appropriations bill to allow for natural gas exploration and production on our nation's OCS.
June 20 - Rep. Peterson take the floor in support of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors and congestion study. Jun. 11 - Congressman Peterson comments on the FY08 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, H.R. 2638. Feb. 15 - Congressman Peterson's statement on the non-binding Iraq war resolution.
Jan. 18 - Peterson comments on H.R. 6, the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007. Jan. 18 - Further comments on the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007.  

2006 Floor Statements