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Gas Prices: Myths Vs. Facts

Myth: We have enough domestic supply to drill our way to energy independence

Fact: We have less than 2 percent of the world’s known reserves, yet use 25 percent of its oil. Without dramatically reducing our demand for oil, the U.S. will never have the ability to meet our own petroleum needs.

Myth: Increasing the number of oil permits will decrease the price of oil

Fact: According to a report by the House Natural Resources Committee: Between 1999 and 2007, the number of drilling permits on public lands has increased by more than 361 percent, yet gasoline prices continued to skyrocket. Increased leases have not reduced the price of gas.

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Rep. Holt Meets With NJ National Guard

Rep. Holt met with troops from the 50th Brigade Combat Team before their deployment in June for final training in Texas and their final destination of several locations throughout Iraq. Rep. Holt heard the concerns of the troops and offered his assistance to them in any way before, during, and after their deployment. Here, Rep. Holt talks with, from left, Rep. Col. Kenneth Schechter, Col. Steve Ferrari, Lt. Col. Robert Jarvis and Lt. Col. James Moore. Read more.

Latest eGenda: Anthrax Investigation, Consumer Product Safety

Many Central New Jersey residents have followed with interest the investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks, which evidently originated from a postal box in Princeton Borough. The deadly anthrax attacks disrupted the lives of people throughout the region and the country. For months, Central New Jersey residents lived in fear of a future attack and the possibility of receiving cross-contaminated mail. Mail service was delayed and people wondered whether there was a murderer at large in their midst. As I have shared with you in the past, I persistently have pushed the FBI to be forthcoming about its investigation, particularly for those affected. Read more.

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