Fixing the economy means going back to basics

Tomorrow night, President Obama will tell Congress that his highest priority is getting America’s economy back on track.

I couldn’t agree more.

Sometimes, getting back on track can be as simple as getting back to basics. And for the American economy and quality of life, affordable energy is truly a basic necessity.

Consider this: energy costs are second only to labor costs in determining the viability of a business in a given location. Thus, access to low-cost energy means stronger businesses and more jobs for American workers. Of course, for working families, lower energy costs mean more money to make ends meet in challenging economic times.

I believe affordable energy is critical to our economic recovery, and I would like to hear the president talk about how it is we are going to hold the line on rising energy costs as we meet more stringent environmental standards.

But that’s just my take. What would you like to hear? Tell us here at Behind the Plug, and click here to get involved in keeping energy affordable for American families.

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Comments

[DONALD MATHIAS]

HE MENTIONED COAL LAST,HE DOES NOT SUPPORT COAL TECH. LIKE HE SHOULD.WE SHOULD ENLIST THE SUPPORT OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE TO INFORM HIM OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT COAL HAS ON THIS NATION, JUST IN SALARIES PAID BY COAL PRODUCERS AND UTILITIES AND TAXES PAID. WE NEED TO HAVE HIM COMMIT FOR SUPPORT.

[RB]

Is this site a joke? You do realize that right now utilities are planning rate increases b/c of BO and his coal policies. He will bankrupt this industry and this site is a cheerleader of BO. What a joke. Get ready america, we are going to pay through the nose for power and gasoline in a few years. Start banking you discresionary income now.