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“THE OBAMA ENERGY PLAN” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2117 on March 31, 2011.
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THE OBAMA ENERGY PLAN
(Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, President Obama yesterday outlined four areas to curb foreign oil dependence: domestic production, natural gas vehicles, car fuel efficiency, and better use of biofuels. He could have added a fifth element, his administration's own Sustainable Communities Partnership between EPA, the Department of Transportation and HUD that has helped communities large and small provide families transportation and housing choices which conserve oil without sacrificing economic growth. This combination of smart transportation alternatives, land use and design keeps communities resilient and reduces the impact of high gas prices.
With only 2 percent of the world's oil reserves, America will never drill its way to energy independence as long as we continue to consume more than 20 percent of the world's oil. The only real way to gain independence from oil price shocks is to give families independence from oil.
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