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?


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