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More American Energy = Lower Prices | October 7, 2014

U.S. consumers are enjoying some welcome relief at the gas pump this fall, providing more evidence of the transformative power of the U.S. shale revolution. Despite global unrest, gasoline prices have continued to decline in recent weeks thanks to a surge in U.S. crude production.

The Idea Lab

OPINION: Rep. Pete Olson in The Hill: EPA Must Not Hamper Energy Boom | December 4, 2014
December 3, 2014 EPA Must Not Hamper Energy Boom

E&C; Analysis

Committee Report Details NHTSA Failures in GM Ignition Switch Recall | September 16, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today released a new report written by the majority staff outlining the findings of its investigation related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) role in the delay of the General Motors (GM) ignition switch recall.

The Exam Room

Obamacare Year Two: Another Round of #BrokenPromises | November 15, 2014
The administration’s lack of transparency throughout the authoring, passage, and implementation of the president’s health care law has delivered countless broken promises: a broken website, rising premiums, and millions of health plan cancellations. It has also generated a great deal of uncertainty and worry among Americans all across the country.

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In the Committee

This week, #SubCMT examined the Takata airbag ruptures and recalls. More here. 

On the Floor

The House recently approved 3 more committee bills  adding to the #RecordOfSuccess.

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