Murray Goes Along with Biden’s Agenda Killing American Energy Independence
Washington, D.C. – Gas prices, electricity prices and home heating prices have skyrocketed in Washington State. And Joe Biden and Patty Murray are to blame for killing America’s energy independence.
Washington State reached all-time highs this summer when it came to the average price for a gallon of gas. In fact, The Seattle Times reported the “rate of increase in gasoline prices in 2021 is the highest recorded in the Seattle area since 2009.” Instead of relying on home-grown American energy, the White House begged foreign nations like Saudi Arabia and our adversaries like Venezuela to produce more oil. How did Patty Murray respond?
- Shutting Down Pipelines and Killing Jobs: After Joe Biden cancelled the Keystone XL Pipeline, costing thousands of jobs and billions in wages, Patty voted FOUR times against restarting construction that pipeline.
- Shutting Down Energy Production on Federal Lands: After Joe Biden was “holding back new drilling permits” and halting lease sales on federal lands, Patty Murray voted TWICE against measures that would’ve allowed for energy production on federal lands, which account for 25% of American oil and gas production.
- Shutting Down American Natural Gas: Patty voted THREE times in favor of a ban on natural gas fracking, further hurting America’s ability to produce domestic energy.
That’s all Patty Murray knows how to do: shut down energy production, shut down energy infrastructure and shut down energy jobs.
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