U.S. Must Move Ahead with Offshore Energy to Avoid Economic Downturn,Job Losses!!

An interesting post from www.consumerenergyalliance.org about offshore drilling. This follows this book to read when talking about The Gulf Spill and subsequent regulations.This follows this post about a creative solution to Gulf drilling and this previous article about the recent news about offshore drilling to encourage American energy independence This is a key issue to prevent money from going to hostile countries such as Iran and Venezuela. For more posts like this click here.

U.S. Must Move Ahead with Offshore
Energy to Avoid Economic Downturn,
Job Losses!!
Tell Washington to Remove Six-Month Moratorium on Oil & Gas Development in Gulf of Mexico!!
Last month, President Obama imposed a six-month moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. Unfortunately, his decision has threatened the livelihood of tens of thousands of workers in the Gulf States.
While Consumer Energy Alliance recognizes President Obama's decision was made in direct response to the unprecedented disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, we do not believe the unintended consequences of this policy have been properly considered or measured.
Like the President, CEA supports safer drilling and holding responsible parties accountable. But the fact is that these rigs that are being forced to shut down have exemplary safety records and are being unnecessarily penalized, as are the people of the Gulf States.
As we continue to search for solutions to this crisis, and to make sure we have safety measures in place so that nothing like this ever happens again, we must also join together to avoid rash executive decisions that will ultimately only make matters worse.
Right now, the federal government is seeking comments from the public about U.S. offshore energy development. The public comment period closes on June 30th.
We need more oil & gas development, not less...but we MUST be allowed to access these resources safely and effectively. Offshore development is a vital part of our energy future. As President Obama told the nation - offshore oil & gas must be part of a balanced, sensible energy policy that includes wind, solar, hydro, nuclear and other energy sources.
Make your voice heard!!
Submit a comment today about the need to remove the six-month moratorium and ensure access to safe & responsible offshore energy development!
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