Chet Edwards Energy Voting Lies

Visit http://yct.tamu.edu for more information. Chet Edwards can sound good to his constituents, but his record in Washington doesn't back what he preaches. Voted aye for HR 6899, which has serious consequences to the all Americans when it comes to energy prices, national security, and domestic sustainability.

Chet Edwards claims to be an independent conservative and support the values of the Texas 17th Congressional District, but his record often doesnt back this up. On October 13, 2008 (American Day), the Young Conservatives were able to question Chet Edwards on his stance on drilling and domestic oil production. In this interview Chet Edwards claims to support domestic energy production such as drilling offshore and in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. At one point Tony asked, You are for drilling offshore and in ANWR? Edwards replied, yes, yes, Ive supported all of those. Ironically, just one month ago, on Sept. 16, Edwards voted for HR 6899 or the Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. (http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/lgwww_bill.pl?206899) This bill prohibits all new offshore oil and gas exploration, drilling or production within 50 miles offshore. It allows production outside of this range only under strict guidelines, with consideration of multiple different factors, and with approval with the state lateral to the drilling; however, since in this bill the states will receive no revenue from the oil or gas production, there is little incentive for a state to agree to production of its coast. HR 6899 also continues to leave ANWR off limits for oil or gas production. These are all things Edwards claimed to support in our interview. This bill is a sham according to Rep. Don Young, and it is an ill conceived attempt by the Democrats to claim they have help fix the energy crisis. HR 6899 also bans the exportation of Alaskan oil and creates numerous new restrictions on consumer goods, transportation, and aspects of our everyday lives. No Texas Republican voted for this bill; they know this bill is bad for America, Texas, and District 17. Why did Chet Edwards vote for this bill that will insure continued dependence on foreign oil, keep energy and gas prices high, and prohibit the use of our own natural resources? District 17, it is time to elect a true conservative who will vote for what is good for District 17. Chet Edwards said he is for oil and gas production in ANWR and offshore, but he does not vote that way. The Young Conservatives of Texas at Texas A&M University supports and campaigns for conservative candidates but is independent of all candidate campaigns.

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[aggielandhero]

Way to be YCT. Now that's how you make an effective video. Can't wait to see what you come up with next. Keep up the good work and go Curnock!!!