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JUNE 19 , 2008
Sessions Calls for Expansion of American Refining Capacity on Closed Military Bases in the United States
Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) today joined House Republicans in calling for a vote on American-made energy legislation that would expand refining capacity in the U.S. Sessions joined over 140 Members in signing a discharge petition to call up H.R. 2279, a bill to expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States.
“A new oil refinery has not been built on United States soil in over 30 years, and underdeveloped American energy resources have contributed to our current energy crisis,” Sessions stated. “With gas averaging over $4 a gallon and Americans experiencing more pain at the pump than ever, Congress must eliminate bureaucratic barriers to responsible drilling and refining of American energy resources.”
JUNE 10, 2008
Sessions Supports "No More Excuses Energy Act": Calls for Vote on Comprehensive Energy Bill to Solve America's Energy Crisis
Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R–Dallas) today called for House consideration of comprehensive energy legislation that would increase American-made energy supply, reduce demand, and help bring down the high cost of gasoline. Sessions signed a discharge petition, a legislative procedure that would force the House Democrat leadership to bring the No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 (H.R. 3089) to the House Floor.
“Congress must support American energy security by increasing and diversifying American energy supply so that we can help bring down the current price at the pump and prevent future energy crises,” Sessions stated. “By opening domestic resources to responsible and environmentally-safe exploration, Congress can take an active role in solving energy challenges and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.”
MAY 06 , 2008
Sessions Joins Colleagues to Introduce Housing Tax Credit Bill Legislation Aims to Help Homeowners, Housing and Mortgage Markets.
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) today joined Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) to introduce the Housing Opportunity for All Americans Act of 2008 (H.R. 5974), legislation to provide a federal income tax housing credit to help stabilize our nation’s housing and mortgage markets.
“Our economy faces serious challenges as the number of unsold new homes and foreclosed resale homes climb to unprecedented numbers,” Sessions stated. “This housing market instability and related economic downturn demand common-sense tax relief solutions proven to stabilize the marketplace and encourage economic growth.”
APRIL 09, 2008
Sessions Responds to Testimony of General Petraeus: Praises Progress of Surge in Iraq, Cities Continued Challenges Ahead
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Dallas) today responded to the congressional testimony this week of General David Petraeus, the U.S. Commander in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and Foreign Affairs/Relations Committees:
MARCH 5, 2008
Sessions: House Democrats' Budget is Blueprint for Higher Taxes, More Spending: Budget Plan Calls for the Largest Tax Increase in History.
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-Dallas), a former Member of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement in response to the fiscal year (FY) 2009 federal budget being considered by the Budget Committee today:
“The Democrats’ budget proposal represents a fiscal roadmap to ruin, calling for the same failed tax-and-spend policies that have already increased the federal deficit and threatened our nation’s economy.
MARCH 14, 2008
Comparing Big D to the Motor City - A look at the history of two industries and two cities shows protectionism doesn't work
Soaring gas prices. Credit crunch. Rising unemployment. Every day, major American newspapers devote vast resources to examining the biggest challenges facing our economy. In the more pessimistic circles, worls like "recession" and even "depression" are being used to describe the immediate economic outlook. While much of this concern is rooted in economic reality, I am far more optimistic about Dallas' and America's future than most of the doom and gloom being broadcast today.