House GOP Proposes Everything
on Energy

“Voters Want Everything on Energy”

“House Republicans later today will unveil the American Energy Act, which would increase domestic production of oil and gas and boost conservation through a series of provisions on efficiency and alternative energy.” (CongressNow, 7/23/08)

“More than 100 House Republicans marched onto the Capitol steps this week to introduce the American Energy Act, which includes drilling offshore and in the oil shale of Western mountain regions but also contains increased tax benefits for businesses and families that reduce their energy consumption.” (Washington Post, 7/27/08)

“[T]he American Energy Act, an ‘all of the above’ effort by Republicans that supports many solutions to our energy problems, including increased use of biofuels and wind power, oil shale extraction, off-shore drilling and exploration, conservation, and development of new technologies.” (Denver Post, editorial, 8/6/08)

“Calling it the ‘all of the above’ strategy, Republicans think that the broad approach gives them the high ground: supporting more domestic oil production in the short run and less energy consumption in the long term as the path to energy independence.” (Washington Post, 8/10/08)

“Voters Want Everything on Energy”

WASHINGTON – “Voters are crying out for more solar and wind energy – but that doesn't mean they are opposed to drilling for more oil at the same time, according to a Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll. …

“According to the Journal-NBC poll, 72% of the respondents said developing alternative energy sources could ‘accomplish a great deal.’

“When asked whether expanding areas for drilling for oil off coastal states was a step in the right direction, 63% said it was, with 44% saying it would accomplish ‘a great deal.’…

“Asked about building more nuclear plants, 53% said it was a step in the right direction…

"‘Voters are telling us they want everything,’ said Neil Newhouse, a Republican who conducts the poll with Democrat Peter D. Hart.” (Wall Street Journal, 8/21/08)

New York Times/CBS News Poll: American People Support Expanded Deep Water Exploration by More Than 2-to-1 Margin:

“Those polled favored offshore oil drilling by more than two to one: 62 percent said that they were in favor of it, while only 28 percent said the risks were too great.” (New York Times, 8/21/08)