Dear Kansans, "Who elected this Pompeo idiot?" Koch Bros. or you?
I cannot believe what spews out of (Republican) Mike Pompeo's website. It should make most Kansans--and Americans--ill. What about you? Let me give an example on the nonsense and blindness of one of Kansas' representatives. "Common Sense" KS
Greetings,
This past week found me in Washington, where the focus remained on the energy challenges facing our country and the solutions House Republicans feel can begin to alleviate the pain Americans are feeling at the pump.
Just this week, my vote helped pass three bills that will increase American energy supplies for use by American families and businesses.
I believe a large part of our energy challenges stem from the desire of this President and the EPA to bring an end to the use of proven and effective fossil fuels, like oil. It’s my view that we should employ an “all of the above” approach, which recognizes our use of traditional forms of energy such as oil and gas, and emphasizes the domestic production of them. The more self-reliant we become in our production, the safer we will be as a nation. When we depend less on foreign nations for the energy to keep our country running, all Americans benefit.
Thankfully, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) launched the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) this month, an effort that will be co-chaired by Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam. I am proud to announce that Majority Whip McCarthy has named me as a H.E.A.T member, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to promote Republican energy policies that will address rising energy prices, create thousands of good jobs, and enhance our national security by promoting energy independence for America. H.E.A.T. will clearly demonstrate that House Republicans are on the side of the small businesses and families who are increasingly harmed by record high energy prices.
Lastly, please feel free to share this newsletter with others by clicking on ‘Tell a Friend’ in the sidebar on the right! By emailing you this newsletter rather than sending it to you in paper form, it saves taxpayers thousands of dollars. Please help me save even more taxpayer dollars by encouraging your friends to sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04)
Greetings,
This past week found me in Washington, where the focus remained on the energy challenges facing our country and the solutions House Republicans feel can begin to alleviate the pain Americans are feeling at the pump.
Just this week, my vote helped pass three bills that will increase American energy supplies for use by American families and businesses.
I believe a large part of our energy challenges stem from the desire of this President and the EPA to bring an end to the use of proven and effective fossil fuels, like oil. It’s my view that we should employ an “all of the above” approach, which recognizes our use of traditional forms of energy such as oil and gas, and emphasizes the domestic production of them. The more self-reliant we become in our production, the safer we will be as a nation. When we depend less on foreign nations for the energy to keep our country running, all Americans benefit.
Thankfully, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) launched the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) this month, an effort that will be co-chaired by Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam. I am proud to announce that Majority Whip McCarthy has named me as a H.E.A.T member, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to promote Republican energy policies that will address rising energy prices, create thousands of good jobs, and enhance our national security by promoting energy independence for America. H.E.A.T. will clearly demonstrate that House Republicans are on the side of the small businesses and families who are increasingly harmed by record high energy prices.
Lastly, please feel free to share this newsletter with others by clicking on ‘Tell a Friend’ in the sidebar on the right! By emailing you this newsletter rather than sending it to you in paper form, it saves taxpayers thousands of dollars. Please help me save even more taxpayer dollars by encouraging your friends to sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04)
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Debt Limit Blackmail
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