Elizabeth Ames Jones on Energy & Oil

America needs America's energy

I support the responsible development of America's energy resources including opening new areas for the exploration of oil and gas. The fact is, America needs America's energy.

A sensible plan depends on the can-do attitude of the American people rather than the government-knows-best attitude

Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures.

The Contract from America, clause 2. Reject Cap & Trade:

Stop costly new regulations that would increase unemployment, raise consumer prices, and weaken the nation's global competitiveness with virtually no impact on global temperatures.

Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low.

The Contract from America, clause 8. Pass an 'All-of-the-Above' Energy Policy:

Authorize the exploration of proven energy reserves to reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources from unstable countries and reduce regulatory barriers to all other fo