LEADING DEMOCRATS TO INTRODUCE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BILL

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Email from the Office of the Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (http://democraticwhip.house.gov...

July 24, 2006
Contact: Stacey Farnen Bernards (Hoyer)
202-225-3130
Contact: Jodi Seth (Dingell)
202-225-3641

LEADING DEMOCRATS TO INTRODUCE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE BILL

In the Face of Rising Gas Prices, Republican Inaction, Democrats Put Forward Ideas on Energy

WASHINGTON - Leading House Democrats will introduce a bill tomorrow to take America in a new direction to achieve energy independence. The Program for Real Energy Security, or "PROGRESS" Act, will initiate a major national effort to make substantial gains in technology, conservation and vehicle efficiency, and the use of alternative fuels to advance America's national, energy and environmental security.

House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD), Rep. John Dingell (MI), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Democrat, Rep. Jim Oberstar, Transportation Committee Ranking Democrat, Rep. Mark Udall (CO), co-chair of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, Rep. Stephanie Herseth (SD), co-chair of the House Democratic Rural Working Group and member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, member of the House Transportation Committee and Task Force on Livable Communities, will introduce the bill.

The PROGRESS Act complements other House Democratic efforts on energy independence, including the Innovation Agenda and the Energizing America, BIOFUELS Act.

WHO: House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Rep. John Dingell, Rep. Jim Oberstar, Rep. Mark Udall, Rep. Stephanie Herseth, Rep. Earl Blumenauer

WHAT: Introduction of the PROGRESS Act, an energy independence bill

WHERE: H-306 US Capitol

WHEN: 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, July 25th

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And an earlier email...

For Immediate Release
July 24, 2006
Contact: Stacey Farnen Bernards
202-225-3130

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC WHIP HOYER TO HOLD PRESS BRIEFING, ENERGY PRESS CONFERENCE TOMORROW

Regular Pen and Pad Briefing to Be Held Tuesday, Followed by Press Conference to Announce Major Energy Bill

WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer will hold his regular pen and pad briefing tomorrow, Tuesday, July 25th, from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. in his U.S. Capitol office (H-306). Hoyer will discuss the Republicans' failure to address issues important to the American people before leaving for the August recess, as well as Democrats' commitment to making America energy independent. Following pen and pad, Mr. Hoyer and leading Democrats will introduce a new energy bill (advisory with details to follow).

NO CAMERAS WILL BE ALLOWED.

Hoyer holds regular pen and pad briefings for reporters during weeks when the House is scheduled to be in session.

WHO: House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer and Media
WHAT: Pen and Pad Briefing (No Cameras Allowed)
WHERE: H-306 in the U.S. Capitol
WHEN: Tuesday, July 24th
Pen and Pad - 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Energy Press Conference - 12:45 - 1:15

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I am so looking forward to Steny Hoyer as House Majority Leader!

[porphyrian]

1. Yea! Although the term "leading Democrats" is almost a joke...

...at the moment. Let's hope the elections work this time.

[Uncle Joe]

2. Alrighty then, let's get this ball on the road.

:kick:

[Marblehead]

3. I want my solar panels!!!

made affordable..

[Sapphire Blue]

4. Hi, Marblehead! Welcome to DU!

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