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Community Leaders Know...

State and local officials are acutely aware of America’s economic challenges.  They see their constituents working hard to make ends meet — just as they do their best to meet the budget challenges that face their communities. 

The economic slowdown has left most state and local governments with significant revenue shortfalls, and major budget holes.

They know that steady, reliable sources of energy can help meet these challenges by providing a more affordable means to power local businesses, schools, public works projects and and law enforcement.

They also know that these sources of energy can help the bottom lines of local employers.  In fact, a recent Gallup Poll found that states that produce more energy have lower unemployment rates.

More jobs equals more tax revenue. States with potential energy sources are looking at multiple ways to share in the revenues with energy producers.  This new tax revenue would be welcome to state and local governments struggling to balance budgets. 

When we need the resources, need the jobs, the economic stimulus and governmental revenues, we should not keep increasing our purchase of oil from countries who do not share America’s interests and go after the resources we have here in North America.

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Jobs are important, but so is our environment. Can't we watch out for our economic and environmental security?

Posted on August 31, 2011