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Energy Independence
The recent surge in energy prices underscores the need for an all-of-the above approach to solving our energy problems. That includes oil and gas, clean-coal, nuclear, wind, solar and all renewable sources of energy. Unfortunately, the current Administration is pursuing an agenda making American energy harder to produce, more expensive for families and small businesses and our nation more dependent on the whims of unfriendly oil cartels.
In addition to expanding oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the outer continental shelf (OCS), we need to take a look at the complex regulations governing energy development. There has not been an oil refinery to come online in 30 years. To address the energy problem in the near-term, we must increase our fossil-fuel production here at home and reduce our dependence on foreign energy.
Demand for energy is growing around the world, especially in China, India and other nations with rapidly growing populations. As the demand for fossil fuels continues to increase, it is critical that we focus on developing economically viable alternatives here at home for long-term sustainability. From wind energy to nuclear power and from clean-coal to fuel-cell technology, our approach to energy independence needs to be comprehensive, long-term, but also mindful of our current needs.
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ICYMI: Rep. Lynn Jenkins to Tout GOP Jobs Plan & American Energy in the Weekly Republican Address
5/24/2012Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) will deliver the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, May 26, in conjunction with the House Energy Action Team's (HEAT) 2012 American Energy and Jobs Tour.
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Kansas House delegation voices concerns with EPA regulation
5/11/2012Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins was joined by all three of her fellow Kansas House delegation members in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting that Kansas be allowed additional time to comply with the Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSA
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President's Rejection of the Keystone Pipeline Puts Politics Before Jobs
1/18/2012Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins released the following statement after the Obama Administration announced its decision to block the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline:
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Roberts and Jenkins Introduce Bill to Reduce Damage during Future Floods
7/18/2011Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.) introduced a bill today that would require the Army Corps of Engineers to take into account all precipitation data from this year's record levels in making any future plans to help reduce the risk of future flood events.
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