July 28, 2008: The Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to S.3297, the Advancing America's Priorities bill. They may also discuss S.3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act and H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act.
I'm encouraged that the 'Group of 10' Senators who announced comprehensive energy legislation understand the problem of keeping these offshore areas off limits to exploration and production and have included my language in their bill. [Read Press Release][Open Archive]
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The Senate debates the Energy Speculation Bill to prevent manipulation in oil markets.
Idaho's school children are returning to their classrooms this month. Will our school districts have the funding to provide quality education? [Read Editorial][Open Archive]
The Dog Days of summer are upon us, and they've hit the U.S. Senate too. Fortunately, some progress benefiting Idaho was made before these unproductive days hit. Learn more in my electronic newsletter. [Open eNEWS]
