House Democrats turn out the lights on lowering gas prices.

House Democrats embarked on a five week vacation today.   As they left the House Chamber they turned off the lights and the microphones.  This did not stop House Republicans.

The House Republicans have asked the Democrats to work for the next few days and vote on bipartisan legislation that would help lower the price of gas.  The Democrats decided they would rather go on vacation.  Republicans stayed in the House Chamber today discussing and debating the energy crisis.  House Democrats were furious with one aide calling House Republicans “morons” and kicked reporters out of an interview area.  Reporters retreated to the House balcony where they listened and talked to Republican House members.  The Democrats sent the Capitol Police to the balcony to remove the press. 

The House Democrats have now turned out the lights, turned off the microphones and called the cops on the Republicans for discussing ways to solve high gas prices. 

As a nation, the current energy crisis requires a strategic plan for energy security.  We must work on new solutions to our energy needs that promote increased efficiency and conservation.  However, as a representative of the people I have a responsibility to work on solutions that will address both the short and the long-term needs of my constituents.  The current price of gas is wreaking havoc on families, businesses and governments alike.  This problem is principally a result of demand exceeding supply.  Therefore the only near-term solution available is to increase the available supply of energy by using America’s resources.