Congressman Patrick Murphy held his 40th "Congress on Your Corner" event this past weekend. That's an average of one every 2 weeks since he took office in January 2007. He has been on corners throughout the 8th district, Quakertown, Silverdale, Lower Makefield, Bristol, his small section of Montgomery County, among many others. At these events Murphy is talking one on one with constituents. He does not shy away from tough topics. I've lurked in the background at one or more of these and listened to some lively discussions. Not everyone agrees with Murphy but he hears them out and explains his stand on the issue. Constituents are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to go out and meet their congressman, or, if they've already met him, say hello.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Might be worthwhile to ask Congressman Murphy why he supports drilling off of our beaches. This will do nothing to help people at the pump (Bush's office has admitted this), but will continue to distract us from finding real solutions to our energy problems.
We don't need gimicks, we need leadership to break our dependence on oil (and the oil companies death grip on our politics).
I think you might be mistaken on his views. Please read the July 2nd press release on his website, patrickmurphy.house.gov.
Here are some excerpts:
BEGIN MURPHY QUOTE
Although it would take longer to see the results, Congressman Murphy understands that increasing domestic production of oil is an important part of lowering fuel prices. Right now, oil companies are sitting on 68 million acres of land that is leased for drilling. Murphy voted for legislation that would force oil companies to “use it or lose it.” That legislation that would spark production by forcing oil companies to use the land they already have. Unfortunately for consumers, partisan politics defeated this measure Washington but Rep. Murphy is determined to keep fighting.
Murphy also believes that increasing production through drilling must be matched by a national commitment to increase energy production through innovation. He is proud that Bucks County is home to the fourth largest solar field in America and that the old U.S. Steel site in Fairless Hills has become a green energy hub. While it was already a local priority, Congressman Murphy helped make it a national effort by supporting the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, which would provide $20 billion in tax incentives for investing in and developing renewable energy. Congress also passed legislation to increase automobile efficiency to 35 miles per gallon. It is estimated that, in the future, this bill could save families up to $1,000 a month at the pump.
END MURPHY QUOTE
You might also be interested in reading a 6/24 guest editorial on Phillyburbs:
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/322-06242008-1553539.html
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