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July 14, 2008
Rep. Thompson on President's Move to Lift Ban on Oil Drilling Along the Outer Continental Shelf
July 14, 2008
Issues:Energy & Environment
July 10, 2008
Join a Live Telephone Town Hall Meeting on July 16th
July 10, 2008
June 28, 2008
Call for Disaster Declaration for California Wildfires
June 28, 2008
Issues:Energy & Environment
June 27, 2008
By Congressman Mike Thompson
American families don't have to turn on the TV or read a newspaper to know we're in a fuel crisis. It's impacting our lives far beyond the strain of $5 gallons of gas. Our food costs more because it costs more to produce and transport it. Everyday products, such as things made of plastic or nylon, cost more because they are made with petroleum. And when families cut back on spending, nearly every industry in the country suffers. It's clear this is a problem that extends far beyond the pump.
Issues:Energy & Environment