Reid Tries to Sneak in Oil Shale Ban

Senator Harry Reid, one day after the dems capitulate on the offshore drilling ban, tries to sneak an Oil Shale ban into a continuing resolution (CR).

Here's what leader Boehner had to say about that:

Boehner Criticizes Sen. Reid for Attempting to Reinstate Oil Shale Energy Production Ban

WASHINGTON D.C. -- House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) moved to offer an amendment to the continuing resolution (CR) legislation to reinstate the ban on oil shale energy production:

“Sen. Reid’s move to reinstate the ban on oil shale energy production is an insult to the American people and yet another example of Democrats acting to make energy more expensive for working families and small businesses. At a time when our economy is struggling, it’s outrageous that Sen. Reid would attempt to block efforts to open up responsible oil shale development, which would create good-paying jobs and help lower energy costs.

“The American people want the boldest, most aggressive energy reform plan possible to bring down gas prices and create more jobs. That’s why Republicans have been fighting for a vote on our ‘all of the above’ plan to lower gasoline prices by increasing production of American energy, promoting more conservation and efficiency, and encouraging the use of more alternative and renewable fuels. We will not retreat in our fight to enact the comprehensive energy plan that the American people support and deserve, and we will not stand idly by while Sen. Reid moves to destroy American jobs and increase energy costs for millions of Americans.”

NOTE: The text of the House-passed CR repeals the moratorium against funding the final regulations for oil shale development. An amendment, set to be offered by Sen. Reid, would reverse that repeal, effectively leaving the moratorium in place through September 30, 2009:

“SEC. 1602. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 152 of division A of H.R. 2638 (110th Congress), the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, the terms and conditions contained in section 433 of division F of Public Law 110–161 shall remain in effect for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.”

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