Susan Davis: “in San Diego, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.43 a gallon, highlighting the expanding energy crisis…”

“in San Diego, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.43 a gallon, highlighting the expanding energy crisis in the country and fueling the frustration of many Americans. It is quite clear that the energy policies of President Bush and the Republican majority have failed. The American people want Congress to come together and fix this crisis. House Democrats are energized in providing quick relief and long-term solutions. Democrats want to provide quick relief by expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and expanding tax credits and grants to small businesses. We do this by repealing the $8 billion in Federal giveaways Republicans dished out to the oil and gas companies. Democrats are committed to funding groundbreaking research and new technologies so that we can be independent of foreign oil by the year 2020. The energy policy of this administration and this majority is draining the wallets of Americans. It is time we implement a comprehensive energy policy that helps consumers and emphasizes alternate renewable energy. ____________________”