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Virginia Jobs & Economy Offshore access to Virginia's rich stores of oil and natural gas would strengthen our nation's energy and national security, and boost Virginia's economy.
Virginia Jobs Opening up Virginia's offshore areas to oil and natural gas development will add thousands of jobs for Virginians.
Virginia Revenue Offshore development off the coast of Virginia would add billions in federal, state and local tax revenues.
We Must Start Now Offshore energy production is a long and arduous process , requiring years of government approvals, exploration, and development. That’s why, to start reaping the economic and energy benefits of these natural resources, we need to start NOW.
Virginia Oil & Natural Gas Virginia's offshore oil and natural gas resources can increase energy security and drive new jobs. These resources can also add billions of dollars in revenue to fund schools, roads and other much-needed services.
Technology Advances in technology will make maximize the amount of oil and natural gas that can be identified and acquired off the shores of Virginia.
Offshore Moratorium The Obama Administration's decision to place a moratorium on offshore energy production until 2017 threatens job growth and economic development for Virginia.
Energy Security We live in an increasingly complex world in which increased reliance on foreign energy sources is a threat to our energy security -- and national security.
Reliable Energy A steady, reliable supply of energy from Virginia'' offshore resources would help Virginia’s economy -- but is also necessary to help Virginia and America meet increased energy demand.
Other Energy Issues The United States' energy demand is projected to grow through 2030. Using all viable sources - fossil fuels, renewables, and alternative energy supplies- America is striving to meet its growing energy demands.
Domestic Access Increasing access to domestic sources of oil and natural gas, including Virginia, is critical to putting our nation on the road to economic recovery and to meeting the energy needs of American consumers.
Energy Taxes At a time when America needs economic stability and increased energy security, the government should not impose new taxes and fees on the oil and natural gas industry.
EPA Overreach The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency whose mission is to enforce federal environmental laws aimed at protecting human health and the outdoors. Recently, however, the EPA has overreached its authority by advancing policies, absent congressional action, that could cost millions of jobs, hurt American consumers and our economy, and put American businesses at a competitive disadvantage globally.
Canadian Oil Sands Canadian oil sands are a major source of energy to meet America's growing demands. Many Americans do not realize the United States already imports more oil from Canada than from any other country. Our North American neighbor currently supplies 21 percent of our imported oil, half of which comes from the oil sands of Canada.
