Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry outlined measures needed for the United States to increase its domestic oil refining capacity. Congressman McHenry continues to put forth a series of proposals to increase the exploration and production of American energy resources.
“Permanently bringing down gas prices requires us to increase the supply of American oil while simultaneously… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced the schedule of his annual town hall meetings. Congressman McHenry will hold a town hall meeting in each of the 10 counties comprising the 10th District.
As Western North Carolina families struggle with high gas prices, Congressman McHenry’s town hall meetings this year will focus on our nation’s energy crisis and how to solve it.
“Each… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry called on the leaders of the Democrat-controlled Congress to allow a vote to overturn the ban on the production of oil shale in the Mountain West.
Oil shale, first explored in 1921 in Colorado, is sedimentary rock that over the course of millions of years would geologically mature into crude oil. Scientists have developed a process that speeds up… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry responded to the Democrats who control Congress granting themselves a 5-week vacation.
“Congressional Democrats had a choice to make. Either they could do their jobs or they could go on vacation. With American families paying record-high gas prices, they chose vacation. Democrats could not be more out-of-touch with the struggles of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry issued the following statement in response to the Democrat-controlled Congress voting to give itself a 5-week vacation in the midst of the worst energy crisis in United States history.
“The American people demand action to address the energy crisis. But the Democrats who control Congress have made it clear that their vacation plans are more… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, running for reelection for North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, answered tough questions regarding his positions on seven major science issues through the Scientists and Engineers for America’s SHARP Network.
The Innovation & the Elections 2008 questionnaire is a joint effort by SEA and 18 of America’s top science and engineering… Read more »
Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry called for Congressional action to lower gas prices and move America toward energy independence by overturning the federal ban on the use of American energy resources in ANWR.
ANWR, located on the northern slope of Alaska, is one of the most desolate places on earth with temperatures that reach minus-30 degrees Fahrenheit and no sunlight for 56 days a… Read more »
Congressman Patrick McHenry has signed a discharge petition to force a floor vote in the U.S House of Representatives on H.R. 2208, the Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Act.
The bipartisan legislation written by Representatives John Shimkus (R-IL) and Rick Boucher (D-VA), would promote the use of clean coal-to-liquid technology to produce alternative energy sources.
"This is a bipartisan, common… Read more »
Hickory Printing Group executive Jeff Hale has watched freight costs double at his company during the past 12 months.
Paper costs also have spiked for five straight months.
“That’s a dramatic impact on the company,” Hale said.
Hickory Printing is one of thousands of companies in the state and nation struggling to adjust to the impact of soaring gas prices.
Hale fears gas prices… Read more »
At a press conference today, Congressman Patrick McHenry and representatives from local businesses discussed the causes of rising gas prices, their impact on the local economy, and ways to address the problem.
"The cost of gas is pushing family budgets to the brink and threatening the viability of local employers. Congress can and must take action now to lower prices and rapidly… Read more »
