WashingtonExaminer: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton publicly endorsed crude oil exports for the first time Tuesday, adding another influential lawmaker to a growing list who want to end the 40-year-old ban.
“Oil exports can be a win for the American people and a win for our allies,” the Michigan Republican said at a committee hearing, later adding, “The case for creating more jobs by expanding the market for American oil is a key reason why oil exports should be on this committee’s agenda this year.”
Many Republicans are skittish about ending the export restrictions for fear of being blamed by voters if gasoline prices rise. Upton had previously been open to the idea of discussing oil export legislation, but hadn’t come down on where he stood. more here
The last I heard our national reserves were still at an all time low. So not only no, HELL no Moron. Where do these people come from?
But protectionism h has worked so well in the past. Remember Smoot Hawley?
We have more oil than we can store. I say sell it and bring in revenue. That is an outdated law. Drill baby drill.
Good idea. But, this is the moron who gave us the current light bulb insanity.
Why do we want to sell when the price is low?
“for fear of being blamed by voters if gasoline prices rise.”
Fucking IIIIFFFFF they rise – am surprised they haven’t risen already