High gas prices: Fuel for thought
Fox News/Heritage
by Ben Lieberman
05/02/08
When it comes to soaring gasoline prices, we need a federal government that does less. Less contributing to the problem, that is. As lawmakers and presidential candidates offer a number of proposals to lower pump prices, they should keep in mind that past laws and regulations have made matters worse. Washington ought to eliminate these mistakes rather than repeat them. We need fewer restrictions on domestic oil drilling. … The only reason not to drill is the environmental concerns. But improvements in technology have greatly reduced the above-ground footprint and the risk of offshore spills. Any new drilling would be subject to the world’s strictest standards. … We also need less regulatory red tape affecting refineries and gasoline supplies...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353999,00.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=gas+prices
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=drilling
by Ben Lieberman
05/02/08
When it comes to soaring gasoline prices, we need a federal government that does less. Less contributing to the problem, that is. As lawmakers and presidential candidates offer a number of proposals to lower pump prices, they should keep in mind that past laws and regulations have made matters worse. Washington ought to eliminate these mistakes rather than repeat them. We need fewer restrictions on domestic oil drilling. … The only reason not to drill is the environmental concerns. But improvements in technology have greatly reduced the above-ground footprint and the risk of offshore spills. Any new drilling would be subject to the world’s strictest standards. … We also need less regulatory red tape affecting refineries and gasoline supplies...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,353999,00.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=gas+prices
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=drilling
rudkla - 5. Mai, 10:05
