Marlin Stutzman: “Hoosiers across northeast Indiana paid $3.85 for a gallon of gasoline this morning. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and…”

“Hoosiers across northeast Indiana paid $3.85 for a gallon of gasoline this morning. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and people in my district are looking for long-term solutions. Unfortunately, for the past 3 years, President Obama has rejected serious efforts to promote American energy security. By failing to put forward a responsible energy policy, this administration is making things worse at the pump. In 2008, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, ``Somehow we have to figure out how to boost the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe.'' Well, if something doesn't change, Hoosiers could see those prices soon. In January, President Obama rejected the bipartisan Keystone XL pipeline and blocked the flow of over 800,000 barrels of oil each day. The President's decision does nothing to lower prices or protect us from uncertainty in the Middle East. It's a serious blow to Hoosier families already struggling in the real economy. Hoosiers deserve a true all-of-the-above approach. The House has already passed five energy bills that are being held up in the Senate. It's time to promote real energy security. ____________________”