Gas Prices Talking Point

• Mike has authored a bold plan to get America off overseas oil by July 4, 2015. That day would be America's Energy Independence day.
• Mike Rogers' 10 part energy plan would create over one million jobs by developing new nuclear, solar and wind power. It would call for exploration for American energy in Alaska and far off shore of America's coasts. It would call for major investments in new auto technology and research at research universities like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to build the next generation of cars that run on the next generation of fuels.
• Writing about Mike's plan, The Oakland Press stated: "Rogers' plan can and will work if America does what it historically has done - come together to fight a common enemy."
• The Livingston Press and Daily Argus stated that Mike's plan: "Deserves serious consideration."

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