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As tension and uncertainty in the Middle East rises and revolutions spread in the Middle East and North Africa, Americans are once again confronting the financial and national security consequences of our dependence on foreign oil. Over the years, the American people have been promised “energy independence” by Democrats and Republicans from different Administrations and Congresses. Whether the ma... Read more »

An emerging group of Republican leaders in Congress are putting together the elements of a new energy plan to help define a new national energy policy. Rep. Devin Nunes is emerging as one of the key architects of new Republican thinking on energy. His energy plan is getting attention, having been profiled in various national media outlets. With Washington in gridlock on energy, as on many other is... Read more »

Representatives Devin Nunes (R-CA), Paul Ryan (R-WI), John Shimkus (R-IL), Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Rob Bishop (R-UT) today introduced legislation that will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign energy, provide a cleaner environment, and put Americans to work. The bill titled “A Roadmap for America’s Energy Future” uses untapped energy resources throughout our nation to bridge the gap between current e... Read more »

Inexpensive and reliable access to energy is a driving indicator of technological development and growth around the world. In the United States, this has given us a significant advantage. However, this advantage is not assured. Today, Americans are experiencing double digit increases in utility bills and gas prices are at record highs. Yet there are options that would immediately lower energy prices, while assuring long term energy security for the United States. The Nunes legislation would make historic investments in alternative energy and eliminate our dependence on foreign oil- all at no cost to the taxpayer. Does this sound too good to be true? Why hasn’t Congress acted? Read In Search of Energy Freedom starting on page 3. Read more »