The House of Representatives has approved legislation that includes a provision to explore for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Reserve. The Senate's version does not. The first major energy bill in 10 years has advanced to a House-Senate conference committee, and the outcome will dictate how America meets its energy needs for the next generation.
Although long overdue, the Bush Administration's NSRrecommendations are a step in the right direction to ensuringreliable and affordable supplies of energy for Americans.
Congress may soon decide to increase the standards for fuel economyimposed on manufacturers of vehicles sold in the United States.This would be a mistake.