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Old 06-09-2008, 10:52 AM
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House voting on oil.

Why are gas prices so high?


Congressman Roy Blunt put together these data to highlight the differences between House Republicans and House Democrats on energy policy:


ANWR Exploration
House Republicans: 91% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed


Coal-to-Liquid
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 78% Opposed


Oil Shale Exploration
House Republicans: 90% Supported
House Democrats: 86% Opposed


Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Exploration
House Republicans: 81% Supported
House Democrats: 83% Opposed


Refinery Increased Capacity
House Republicans: 97% Supported
House Democrats: 96% Opposed


SUMMARY


91% of House Republicans have historically voted to increase the production of American-made oil and gas.


86% of House Democrats have historically voted against increasing the production of American-made oil and gas.
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