“Sen. Reid’s move to reinstate the ban on oil shale energy production is an insult to the American people and yet another example of Democrats acting to make energy more expensive for working families and small businesses. At a time when our economy is struggling, it’s outrageous that Sen. Reid would attempt to block efforts to open up responsible oil shale development, which would create good-paying jobs and help lower energy costs.Bad move, Senator...
“The American people want the boldest, most aggressive energy reform plan possible to bring down gas prices and create more jobs. That’s why Republicans have been fighting for a vote on our ‘all of the above’ plan to lower gasoline prices by increasing production of American energy, promoting more conservation and efficiency, and encouraging the use of more alternative and renewable fuels. We will not retreat in our fight to enact the comprehensive energy plan that the American people support and deserve, and we will not stand idly by while Sen. Reid moves to destroy American jobs and increase energy costs for millions of Americans.”
Other highlights from the survey include:
73% of Americans believe that given new advances in technology, we can increase drilling for oil and natural gas off the coast of the U.S. and still protect the environment.For an executive summary of the research findings, click here.
Voters trust private industry over the Congress, 45% to 26%, to meet our future energy needs. But 54% of survey respondents say Congress is most responsible for the current state of our nation’s energy situation.
Only 30% of voters believed some lawmakers when they said, “Increasing domestic energy production will only lower gas prices by two cents.”
49% of Americans said that increasing taxes on oil companies will increase the price of gasoline at the pump.
