Dear Representative: On behalf of more than 800,000 FreedomWorks members nationwide, I write to urge you to VOTE YES on HR 5429 (ANWR). Developing domestic oil reserves such as ANWR is a critical step in the long term strategy reducing American dependence on foreign sources of energy. With prices hitting $3 at the pump, America can ill afford to turn its back on potential energy sources, especially those within the United States.

On Oct. 13, 2004, FreedomWorks Director of Public Affairs Chris Kinnan appeared on CNNfn to argue against the gas tax and in favor of exploratory drilling in Alaska.

On Oct. 13, 2004, FreedomWorks Director of Public Affairs Chris Kinnan appeared on CNNfn to argue against the gas tax and in favor of exploratory drilling in Alaska.

This article also appeared at National Review Online on August 12, 2004. Senator John Kerry has said that he wants to bring down energy prices for families and businesses, and make America less dependent on foreign sources of energy. But Kerry's Senate record contradicts his campaign rhetoric.

Dear Senator:

Dear Senator:

This op-ed originally appeared in the West Virginia Herald-Dispatch on September 3, 2003. Energy heats and cools our homes and fuels our transportation system. When the August blackout plunged millions of Americans into darkness, it became clear -- without necessary investments and without sound energy policies -- there is no guarantee that the lights will stay on.

From Detroit to New York, last week’s blackout plunged millions of Americans into darkness. President Bush said it was a wake-up call to modernize the aging infrastructure of the power grid. But the sudden loss of power serves as an important reminder that all energy—not just electricity—is critical to the American economy. Energy has been an abundant, low-priced resource that today many in America take for granted. As the blackout made clear, without the necessary investments and without sound energy policies, there is no guarantee that the lights will stay on.