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This belongs to you. Take it back...
Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 15:01:35 PM EDT
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Jon Powers, the endorsed Democratic candidate in the 26th congressional district, had this to say in response to President Bush's calls for offshore drilling and to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge:
"Over the course of his administration, President Bush has consistently chosen the interests of his friends in big oil over middle class families. His call to remove the ban on offshore drilling and begin drilling in Alaska's ANWR province is a convenient distraction from his administration's the lack of planning.
"The Bush Administration's national energy policy lacks any long-term solutions while Western New Yorkers are paying more than $4.00 for a gallon of gasoline with no clear plan to remedy this problem. It will be the job of the next Congress and future Administration to bring a realistic approach to solving our energy crisis.
"Western New York has the opportunity to lead by example encouraging the growth of green collar jobs. We have a strong manufacturing base, a dynamic agribusiness community and a history in producing clean energy."
Powers wants to bring green energy jobs to Western New York and is strong on environmental issues. With gas prices as high as they are, we need individuals (Democrats) in Congress who are willing to step up and address these critical issues. Jon Powers has proven time and time again he is willing to address these issues and discuss their importance in our current political environment. |
| robert.harding :: NY-26: Powers On Bush: Calls For Drilling In ANWR "Convenient Distraction" |
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