John Boehner Applauds Alaska’s Jobs-Focused Energy Policy

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) is joined by, left to right, Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Natural Resources Chairman Doc Hastings (R-WA) at a press conference to announce the American Energy Initiative. March 10, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the following statement today applauding Alaska Governor Sean Parnell and Natural Resources Commissioner Dan Sullivan for their commitment to expanding American energy production and creating thousands of new jobs: “While the Obama Administration continues to block and delay new American energy production, the state of Alaska is taking the lead and showing what a sensible, jobs-focused energy policy looks like. When he tapped our national security stockpile, President Obama admitted that America needs to increase its supply of energy – but it is leaders in Alaska who are really taking action.

“The Democrats running Washington need to step up and work with Republicans to unlock American energy production that would create jobs and help lower gas prices. The House has passed several American Energy Initiative bills that would end the Administration’s de facto moratorium, eliminate needless permit delays, and stop policies that drive up prices. With millions out of work and small businesses struggling, Washington needs to follow Alaska’s lead and remove barriers that are holding back energy production and hurting job growth.”

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