House Republicans have refused to go home after the Democratic Majority shut down the House on Friday for a 5 week recess. Going on without microphones, cameras, and sometimes even lights, Republicans are demanding that the House reconvene to vote on offshore drilling. Republicans gave speeches until 5pm on Friday and are continuing today.
To follow the debate, those on twitter can follow http://twitter.com/RobWittman
http://twitter.com/RobertBluey
http://twitter.com/GOPLeader
GOP Leader blog: http://republicanleader.house.gov/Blog/
The Republican Study Committee released this Policy Brief on “The Democratic Assault on American Energy“
The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste supports opening the Outer Continental Shelf for oil exploration
Tell Congress: End America’s Dependence on Foreign Oil!
Or call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-0100 and ask her to allow a vote on energy legislation
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