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NEWS Release

U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick
Representing North Carolina's Ninth District    

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2008       

Contact:  Andy Polk
(202) 225-1976     

Rep. Myrick Introduces Bill to Drill For American Oil To Help With High Gas Prices         

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Sue Myrick (NC-9) announced that she has introduced a bill in the US House called the Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act (DOER) of 2008. This bill would end the moratorium on drilling off American coasts and would allow States to drill for oil and natural gas if they so choose. In short, this bill would increase American petroleum and natural gas supplies to help with high gas prices as well as reduce our dependence on foreign oil. 

“Some may say my legislation is controversial. So be it. I think it is controversial for our government to do nothing while our economy grinds to halt in large part due to the high price of gas. The American people don't want more discussions on how to lower gas prices—they want action. That is exactly why I introduced this legislation. Increased American oil production means lower prices and less dependence on OPEC and foreign oil,” said Rep. Myrick. “We know where the oil is. Let's go get it.”      

Gallup released a poll on May 28, 2008, which stated 57% of Americans support drilling for oil off US Coastal areas that are currently off limits.  You can see the poll here: http://www.gallup.com/poll/107542/Majority-Americans-Support-Price-Controls-Gas.aspx

PLEASE SEE BALANCE OF NEWS RELEASE –

http://myrick.house.gov/

Exaltation Church, Midlothian, VA ( www.exaltationchurch.com ) has been going to gas stations in Midlothian, VA for the last three Wednesday nights praying in front of them that three things would happen as a result of our prayers.

 

1. That the money hungry CEO's of the big oil companies would see that Americans are hurting

and would change their attitude at this time about LOWERING their profits.

2. That the OPEC oil ministers would change their mind and begin PRODUCING more petroleum.

3. That the environmentalist would GET OUT OF THE WAY of congress so that they can pass any bills to allow off shore drilling.

The second week of our praying, Sue Myrick, Representative form North Carolina, introduced a bill to the House of Representatives. 

It is all about off shore drilling! 

We believe our prayers are being heard and God is responding to his people.

We need you to write a letter to your Virginia Senators and Representative and urge them to support this bill.  

Should they refuse, we will begin praying in front of their office as well.

Here are the internet websites to your Senators and Representatives: