Jul 11, 2008

Women candidates out front on energy

With the rising costs of energy affecting Americans across the country, a number of EMILY's List House candidates have taken the lead in proposing policies aimed at addressing long- and short-term energy needs:

CO-04: Betsy Markey, challenging Republican Marilyn Musgrave, is focused on increasing efficiency and expanding renewable resources for energy needs. Read more >>

MO-06: Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes's plan includes increasing fuel economy standards and repealing tax breaks for major oil companies. Read more >>

OH-15: Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy noted the need for increased regulation of oil commodities and proposed a goal of 2020 for developing U.S. cars powered by alternative resources. Read more >>

MO-09: State Rep. Judy Baker proposed a plan that would prevent energy speculators from privately benefitting by manipulating the market. Her plan also details the need for the United States to develop alternative resources to lessen the country's foreign oil dependency.Read more >>