Wednesday, February 27, 2008

House Republicans Protecting Oil/Gas Friends

>>>Republican Rep. Wally Herger (CA-2nd), according to Open Secrets, has accepted over $93,000 from Oil and Gas Industries. This might be why Herger votes against taxing the obscene profits of the oil and gas industries. Let Herger know that he works for you, not oil and gas corporations with your call/e-mail here.

>>>Republican Rep. Fred Upton (MI-6th), according to Open Secrets, has accepted over $112,000 form Oil and Gas Industries. This might explain why Upton votes to protect the oil and gas companies. Tell Upton you are tired of paying high gas taxes and tired of his defense of oil and gas corporations.

>>>Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-7th), according to Open Secrets, has received over $63,000 for Oil and Gas Industries. Does Blackburn want to provide cover for oil and gas industries so that she can continue to get those donations? Contact Blackburn here and tell her to get off the oil and gas feed wagon.

Here are some other totals from Republicans
- Republican Rep. Phil English (PA-3rd ) over $171,000 from Oil & Gas (Open Secrets).
- Republican Rep. Paul Ryan (WI- 1st) over $140,000 from Oil & Gas (Open Secrets).

Obviously, these Republicans don't mind that you have to pay high gas prices as long as they get money from their oil friends.

As Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said in her remarks supporting renewable energy program, "....This planet is God's creation and we have a responsibility to keep it....."