ANWR Victory - Affordable Energy - Another Reason to vote R

Drilling supporters said developing the refuge's 10.4 billion barrels of crude would raise $2.4 billion in leasing fees for the government, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil imports and create thousands of American jobs.

"America wants a better energy plan than putting a sweetheart deal (for oil companies) in the budget," said Democrat Maria Cantwell of Washington, who was the main sponsor the amendment to strike the drilling language."

The Senate voted 48 (yes) to 51 (no) on her amendment to remove the ANWR provision from the budget bill.

Realistic measures taken to reduce our dependence on foriegn oil. You get that by voting R.