Kline pushes for offshore drilling
GOP Rep. John Kline returned to Washington today to call for a special session on energy. This is part of the GOP strategy to force a vote on offshore drilling. Here's part of the release from Kline's office:
Following adjournment Friday, House Republicans took to the House floor to protest the fact that Congress was taking a five-week vacation without presenting energy solutions. After a series of public events in Minnesota this weekend, Congressman Kline is returning to Washington to join his Republican colleagues in their protest when the Capitol opens its doors today.
"We should not be on a five-week paid vacation when Americans are pumping their paychecks into the gas pumps," Congressman Kline said. "We are going to continue to insist that House Democrat Leadership bring Congress back so we can find a meaningful solution that includes domestic drilling to help Americans deal with rising gas and energy prices."
Meanwhile, Barack Obama released his energy plan earlier this morning.
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