 AP Achieving energy independence is paramount to our economic prosperity and national security. How to accomplish these priorities, however, has been the subject of political debate for decades. Currently, the United States imports nearly 12 million barrels of oil daily to the tune of $1.1 billion. . . TAGGED: U.S. energy policy, domestic energy, oil dependency, foreign oil, green energy, energy subsidies, Rep. Phil Gingrey, Washington TimesRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| “Let the fossil fuels go, or the wind industry gets it in the wallet.” That’s the threat congressional Republicans need to convey to their colleagues across the aisle to stop the Obama war against fossil fuels. . . more ›› |
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