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Congressman Lipinski believes America must reduce its dependence on foreign oil, curb emissions that harm the environment and public health, enact policies that lower the high price of energy, and encourage innovation that leads the way toward the green economy of tomorrow and creates jobs. He has worked diligently to protect residents of the Third District from polluters and to ensure the continued health of local natural resources.
For more information on Congressman Lipinski's work to protect the environment and reduce energy costs, please see the following press releases.
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Reps. Lipinski and Roskam Lead Effort to Stop Bill that Would Harm Local Economy, Threaten Environment (November 26, 2014)
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U.S. Dept. of Energy Announces Competition for Million Dollar Prize Created by Rep. Lipinski's H-Prize Act to Promote Clean American Energy (October 29, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reacts to Oil Train Safety Proposals (July 24, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski's Bill Improving International Collaboration on Science and Technology Research Passes House (July 16, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Announces $2 Million Grant for Argonne National Lab for Development of Hybrid Fuel Technology (June 20, 2014)
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Rep. Lipinski Reviews Operations at Hanson Quarry in McCook; Residents' Safety is Top Priority (April 21, 2014)
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Lipinski Helps Lead Bipartisan Effort to Protect the Great Lakes (January 21, 2011)
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Lipinski Announces "Competition is Open" for First $1 Million H-Prize to Help Free America from Oil Dependence (September 3, 2009)
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Lipinski Helps Introduce Bill Targeting Oil Market Speculators (August 4, 2009)
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Lipinski Votes to Move Energy Bill to the Senate Lipinski: We Improved Bill, More Work Needs to be Done (June 26, 2009)
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Congressman Lipinski Applauds Local IBEW-NECA Green Technology Training Program (June 3, 2009)
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Lipinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Promote Energy Independence and Reduce Carbon Emissions While Raising Wages and Social Security Benefits (May 13, 2009)
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Lipinski Request Yields 20 Potential Alternatives To Lucas-Berg Pit In Worth (February 17, 2009)
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Lipinski Helps Pass Comprehensive Energy Plan (September 16, 2008)
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