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New Groups Make A Conservative Argument On Climate Change

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New Groups Make A Conservative Argument On Climate Change

September 26, 2012 • Two new Republican groups are bucking their party's widespread rejection of climate science. They're targeting young people, warning of the national security risks of fossil fuel dependence, and touting free market ideas to deal with global warming.

New Groups Make A Conservative Argument On Climate Change

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Obama Plays Offense And Defense On Energy

March 30, 2011 • President Obama was on the offensive and defensive in his Georgetown University energy speech. He vowed to sharply reduce oil imports.

Obama's Goal: Cut Oil Imports By One-Third

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Obama's Goal: Cut Oil Imports By One-Third

March 30, 2011 • The president released what he says is a "blueprint for a secure energy future." Republicans say Obama and his fellow Democrats aren't moving fast enough to tap oil and other resources that are already available.