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Wayne Allard is a former United States Senator from Colorado, serving from 1997 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Allard was known for his focus on issues such as healthcare, education, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving accounting standards and transparency in financial reporting. Allard's tenure was marked by his commitment to ensuring that investors had access to reliable information for decision-making. After leaving the Senate, he continued to be involved in public service and advocacy.
Well, those--if I might respond, on the misfueling issues, I guess you would say the four gallon, when they required the four-gallon minimum, that was--that is a problem for us because many times the tanks only hold three to three and a…
I would withhold putting E15 on the market until the research has been conducted that would assure that motorcyclists... can use it without damage to the engine.
I think the big concern that we would have is confusion at the gas tank, you know, with the rules and regulations that are at the gas tank that are being imposed upon the retailer.
we think there is a reason for that, and we wouldn't recommend it to our consumers.
We all know we are experiencing a time of dramatically increased energy costs. The price of gas sets new highs almost every day, and the price of oil continues to climb. In the face of this, the Democrats in this body think the proper…
I have concerns about the science that some people are claiming here on the floor of the Senate. I think that obviously if we are going to have good policy, we have to have good science. But let me say that from the reports I have seen, I…
this weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer and the start of the summer driving season. This is as oil hits $135 per barrel and more and more cities and towns all over the country are seeing gasoline prices over $4 per gallon. In…
Secretary Kempthorne also indicates the critical nature of allowing the Department to issue these regulations in order to attract the private investment necessary to develop the oil shale resource. Let me emphasize that this is not an…
last year we were obligated to accept the assurances from the majority that under this new regime, pay-go would be respected, spending would be curbed, the entitlement crisis would be addressed, and the debt would be attacked. Undoubtedly…
Yesterday the national average for a gallon of gasoline was $3.62. What will the average gallon of gasoline in America have to cost for the leadership in Congress to step up to the plate with a comprehensive solution for consumers? It is…
I compliment the minority leader for stepping forward on the issue of meeting the energy needs of our country and the provision he has just proposed as an amendment to this particular bill. I think it is very important that we move forward…
here we go again. We all know the Senate has limited time left this year to debate important legislation. It is becoming more and more clear the Democratic leadership is staunchly opposed to doing anything that would alleviate the…