[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13887]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          NEW ENERGY SOLUTIONS

  (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. YARMUTH. Madam Speaker, the Democratic-led Congress is working 
for consumers to lower gas prices and to launch a cleaner and more 
cost-effective energy future that creates new green jobs and that 
reduces global warming.
  For 7 years, Washington Republicans allowed Big Oil to run our 
Nation's energy policy. The result, high gas prices and continued 
dependence on oil.
  Democrats believe we must diversify our energy sources with bold 
investments in renewable energy and more efficient technology. Last 
year, for the first time in three decades, this Congress passed a 
landmark law that increases fuel efficiency to 35 miles per gallon and 
that will save American families at least $700 a year when it takes 
effect.
  We have also passed legislation that repeals billions of dollars in 
corporate welfare to big oil companies that are currently seeing record 
profits. Instead, we invest these funds in the renewable energy 
solutions of the future.
  Madam Speaker, the energy policies of the past are not working. It is 
time that we look for new solutions.

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