Survey of 2006 House campaign websites: on Energy & Oil


Bruce Braley: Make Iowa the world’s renewable energy leader

Make Iowa the World’s Renewable Energy Leader. Iowa has the potential to be the world’s renewable energy leader. It is time to shift our energy dependence from the Middle East to the Midwest by investing in further development of renewable energy resources like ethanol, biodiesel, and wind energy.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.brucebraley.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

David Davis: Utilize our untapped oil and coal reserves

I believe we have a responsibility to respect nature. My deep love for the environment is shaped by the gift that God has given us in our beautiful home here in East Tennessee. We should balance this appreciation with the necessity to become energy independent, and utilize our untapped oil and coal reserves in ways that will keep America strong and help us become independent.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, rightforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

David Loebsack: Energy policy that benefits the Midwest, not the Mideast

Source: 2006 House campaign website loebsackforcongress.org “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Ed Perlmutter: Our energy policy keeps us addicted to oil regimes

America is funding both sides of the war on terrorism. We are subsidizing Islamic extremists and the countries they inhabit through our debilitating dependence on foreign oil. At the same time we are spending billions to secure our homeland. We have an energy policy that will keep us addicted to oil regimes that are the most unstable in the world. [These] unstable countries are positioned to maintain an economic stranglehold on our country, unless we act now to dramatically change course.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, perlmutter2006.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Hank Johnson: Gasoline is an energy source of the past

We have to come to terms with the fact that gasoline is an energy source of the past. Let’s turn our attention to the development of more efficient alternative fuels such as ethanol, fuel cells, and hybrid technology. I am very happy to see all of the enthusiasm and effort in the new “Think Green” movement. It’s exactly where we should be going. If we fund the right research, and plan sensibly, we can shape a future with affordable transportation, energy for our homes, and a healthy earth.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, hankforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Harry Mitchell: Oil dependence threatens long-term national security

The US is dangerously dependent on foreign sources of fuel, and our continued dependence on other nations for oil threatens our long-term national security. To promote energy independence, I believe we should:
  1. Use less oil; raise fuel efficiency standards.
  2. Generate fuel here; via renewable sources of energy such as wind, solar, & hydrogen.
  3. Prevent price gouging. I’ll work to make sure the American consumers are protected against price gouging by fuel providers.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, harry2006.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Heath Shuler: Supports domestic renewable energy

My energy platform creates jobs, improves health, saves money, keeps our dollars at home and protects us from unstable foreign markets. Western NC is blessed with abundant sources of renewable energy. Yet, our state sends over $10 billion dollars out of state each year to important fossil fuels. Tapping into domestic renewable sources of energy and using energy more efficiently can create thousands of jobs in our region and keep our energy dollars here in our local economy.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.heathshuler.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Jerry McNerney: US needs a “sustainable energy” plan

The United States needs a “sustainable energy” plan because our economy depends on it, our environmental health requires it, and our position as a global leader requires it. We need a new model for the future and leadership on this issue now, before our reliance on fossil fuels results in a catastrophic collapse of the economy or the environment, or a large scale international conflict over the world’s oil reserves.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, jerrymcnerney.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Joe Donnelly: Incentives for hydrogen, ethanol and bio-diesel

America sends billions every year to the Middle East because of our dependence on foreign oil. Energy independence is critical for our national security, our environment, and our economy. It is time to stop looking toward the Middle East for oil and start looking here at home. I will bring common sense solutions to Congress that focus on providing incentives to use hydrogen energy, plus ethanol and bio-diesel products made from corn and soy grown right here in our district.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, donnellyforuscongress.com Nov 7, 2006

Joe Sestak: Create an advanced alternative energy research project

We must do everything we can to lessen our dependence on foreign oil by adopting a plan that would: raise fuel economy standards on automobiles to at least 35-40 mpg; offer tax incentives to businesses that utilize alternative fuels rather than to big oil companies; and create an advanced energy research project to produce breakthrough technologies that can reduce oil consumption, strengthen energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.As a member of Congress, I will work to:
  1. Reduce our dependence on foreign oil
  2. Protect against unexpected price shocks by supporting legislation on gas price gouging
  3. Support the signing of the Kyoto Treaty to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
  4. Set 10 percent target for renewable energy and an ultimate target of 20 percent
  5. Invest in alternative technologies such as fuel cells and bio-diesel
  6. Strengthen “tailpipe emissions” standards
  7. Prohibit drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, sestakforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

John Hall: Replace oil incentives with forward looking energy policy

One of the most glaring failures of Congress and the Bush administration is in the lack of a coherent, forward looking energy policy. Instead of developing alternatives that put the US in the position of marketing new technologies to the rest of the world, this oil-based cadre of government officials has given tax breaks and incentives to oil, coal and nuclear companies at a time when they are already making record profits.
Source: 2006 House campaign website johnhallforcongress.com “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

John Sarbanes: Long-term energy policy inclding alternative energy

Congress should commit to passing a long-term energy policy for America’s future that concentrates action in the following five areas:
  1. Consider Methods to deliver short-term price relief;
  2. Redirect corporate tax breaks benefiting large oil to consumers;
  3. A National project of developing alternative energy;
  4. Modernize our electricity distribution system; and
  5. Creating a global strategy for energy development.
Source: 2006 House campaign website sarbanesforcongress.com “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Keith Ellison: Energy independence through renewable energy

The environment needs to be a lens through which we view nearly every policy issue. I will not support any effort that will provide Wall Street investors with a short term financial gain at the cost of long term ecological degradation. We need to strive for energy independence through increased use of renewable energy. It is not too late to reverse the trend of global warming.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.keithellison.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Mary Fallin: Fewer regulations on our plentiful hydrocarbon reserves

Despite the current challenge of meeting the nation’s demand for energy, there are still rich and plentiful reserves of hydrocarbons in North America and elsewhere that, if produced, could help meet America’s energy needs well into the future. However, unnecessarily burdensome restrictions promoted by environmental extremists are preventing exploration and production in areas that hold great potential for both oil and natural gas production.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.maryfallin.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Michael Arcuri: Incentives to develop alernatives, not for oil refineries

Mike on a National Energy Policy... “The President’s current attempts to make us less dependent on foreign oil, and to develop alternative sources of energy, is simply crisis management at its worst.because it is reacting belatedly to a situation we have known about for years. It would make far more sense to give tax breaks to encourage state-of-art energy policies for the future than to give tax breaks to oil industries to build new refineries which permit them to continue to profit from exploiting oil.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, arcuriforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Nancy Boyda: Overhaul national energy policy within next 24 months

To achieve true energy independence, we must overhaul our national energy policy within the next 18-24 months. Here’s how.
  1. America must embrace the alternative fuel technologies that are already under development elsewhere.
  2. We must establish meaningful CAFE standards for motor vehicles and devote national attention to increasing energy efficiencies in homes and businesses.
  3. We must fund an all-out R&D program aimed at delivering sustainable energy independence within 10 years.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, nancyforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Patrick Joseph Murphy: Harness renewable energy and make American industry greener

We send $25 billion every year to the Middle East just to cover our addiction to foreign oil. We need to use American ingenuity to develop alternative fuel sources, harness renewable energy, and make American industry greener. In order to spur innovation, we should offer incentives to industries that invest in alternative energy so that products like hybrid vehicles are more readily available to American consumers.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.murphy06.net, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Peter Welch: Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused

There is no longer any serious question that global warming is real, is accelerating, and is caused by humans. The question is how can we begin to address global warming immediately, efficiently and aggressively. Peter has called for an “Apollo-like project for the 21st Century” to address global warming, strengthen our economy, and make us more secure in the world. Peter will take his strong record of energy policy leadership to guide our nation toward a cleaner energy future.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, welchforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Steve Cohen: Invest in ethanol, solar, wind, and hybrid cars

I will focus on lowering energy costs. I will push Congress and the Administration to make major investments in developing other fuels as alternatives to continuing dependence on imported oil. We understand the need every time we buy gasoline and pay our air-conditioning bill but Congress and the Administration refuse to confront the big oil and gas companies and consider alternatives such as ethanol, solar, the wind, and hybrid cars.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, cohenforcongress.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Tim Mahoney: Invest in alternative energy technologies

Source: 2006 House campaign website, timmahoneyforflorida.com Nov 7, 2006

Tim Walberg: Drill for oil in Alaska

Reduce Foreign Oil Imports: Tim supports the development of alternative sources of energy and drilling for oil in Alaska to reduce our dependence on Middle East oil imports.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, walbergforcongress.com “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Tim Walz: Reduce our reliance on fossil fuels

Tim Walz’s environmental program starts with reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and the negative effects on our air, water and climate. We can immediately reduce energy usage via simple conservation practices and greater use of today’s efficient technology. We only need some real leadership to make this happen now.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.timwalz.org, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Yvette Clarke: Block ANWR drilling; develop hybrid cars

This generation must find a good reliable alternative to fossil fuels to save the ozone and stop America’s dependency on Middle East oil. We must push improvement in Hybrid car technology and make alternative fuels easily available so people will buy them. We must block a Republican-led attempt to allow drilling for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).
Source: 2006 House campaign website, www.voteyvette.com, “Issues” Nov 7, 2006

Gabby Giffords: Invest in renewable energy

In Washington, I will fight for the priorities that are important to us:
Source: 2006 House campaign website, giffordsForCongress.com Nov 3, 2006

Charlie Wilson: Invest in clean coal technology

We now have the ability to burn coal cleanly. Investing in clean coal technology is an important way to create new jobs and opportunities. Moving forward with clean coal will also position the Ohio Valley as a leader in reducing our country’s dependence on foreign oil.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, charliewilson.com, “Issues” Sep 21, 2006

Carol Shea-Porter: Substantial tax credits for energy saving cars & homes

Scientists and health officials are warning us about the greenhouse warming effect, melting glaciers, and dirty air, while automakers keep making larger cars with lower fuel efficiency. I will work to pass laws that reward good stewardship of the environment by offering substantial tax credits for energy saving cars, homes, and businesses. It’s essential for our environment and also for our national security, since some of our oil money is also being used against us in the Middle East. The government needs to now invest heavily in research and development, and I would promote the creation of an independent Institute, that resembles NASA in its early days, to set energy self-reliance goals. America’s current Energy plan, formulated in a back room by Dick Cheney and Big Oil, has thrown us into greater danger and higher energy prices. I will fight to create a plan that serves the people’s interests and promotes conservation and innovation.
Source: 2006 House campaign website, carolforcongress.com, “Issues” Jan 26, 2006

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