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On the recordAugust 1, 2012
while Democrats under President Obama's leadership have put forth a truly all-of-the-above energy agenda, it appears that my Republican colleagues are once again taking their cue from one of their most influential leaders, Sarah Palin, and reviving their simplistic 'drill, baby, drill' energy agenda.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush criticizes Republicans for reverting to outdated energy policies instead of supporting a comprehensive energy agenda.

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