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ongressman Stearns > Energy
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WASHINGTON, AUG. 5, 2008 I held a series of town meetings this summer and heard a demand for action to increase energy production and to lower energy prices, said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). In response, the House Leadership initiated a five-week vacation for members who should be here doing ...

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After Protesting Congress’ Recess, Stearns Asks Pelosi To Reschedule Votes So He Can Attend Football Game
Think Progress — ... At the time, Stearns issued a press release urging that members cut short their summer break to do “the people’s business” and support offshore oil drilling. The release headlined: ...

Army mistakenly sent letters to family members of fallen soldiers addressing them as ‘John Doe.’
The Hollywood Liberal — ... ). Among the House Republicans who participated in the days-long protest was Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL). At the time, Stearns issued a press release urging that members cut short their summer break to do “ the people’s business ” and support offshore oil drilling. The release headlined: STEARNS CALLS ON HOUSE LEADERSHIP TO INTERUPT [sic] MEMBERS’ FIVE-WEEK BREAK TO VOTE ON ENERGY LEGISLATION STAYS IN WASHINGTON ADVOCATING ACTION ON RENEWABLE ENERGY, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, AND MORE DOMESTIC OIL & GAS PRODUCTION Now, however, Stearns’s dedication to “the people’s business” seems to ...

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