Bush calls for more refineries
In a recent press conference, President Bush called for new refineries to be constructed in hopes that more refineries would lower gas prices. Bush said that a new refinery has not been built since the 1970's because of strict regulations. As part of Bush's energy plan, he expects to lower construction regulation in order to encourage more construction of refineries. Is it really safe that Bush "ease regulations" for building refineries? Think about what it may do to our land and other available natural resources. And do you think that by having more oil refineries that gas prices will actually lower?
http://money.cnn.com/2005/10/04/news/economy/bush_refinery/index.htm
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I believe that it is very safe that Bush ease's regulations for building refineries. I feel that we need to stop relying on other countries for oil and start producing more on our own. Yes, it is true that oil is a more abundant resource in Middle Eastern countries, but it would not hurt to have more refineries here. I believe that having more oil refineries will lower gas prices. With more refineries it creates less travel for truck drivers delivering the gas. This would also insure that if a major hurricane like Katrina ever struck the United States again we would not suffer at the pumps.
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