国际英语新闻:Obama Urges Commitment to Energy Independence
U.S. President Barack Obama says it is time to end the $4 billion subsidies for oil and gas companies and invest in energy independence for the United States.
During his weekly address Saturday, Obama said investing in clean renewable energy sources is one way to combat rising gas prices straining family budgets. He said he disagrees with a congressional proposal that cuts investments in clean energy by 70 percent to lower the deficit.
Obama also called for the United States to continue safe, responsible domestic oil production.
He said the U.S. attorney general has launched a task force to root out fraud and manipulation of oil markets.

The president said the United States can live within its means without sacrificing investments in energy, education, and job creation now and into the future.
In the Republican weekly address, Senator Mike Johanns said Obama administration policies have burdened the primary job creator, small businesses.
Johanns said a leaner, more efficient government best supports the country and people looking for work.
相关文章
- 欧美文化:Sri Lankan military authorized to maintain law, order amid unrest
- 欧美文化:Russian FM visits Algeria to mark 60th anniversary of ties
- 欧美文化:Turkey, Kazakhstan aim to reach 10 bln USD in bilateral trade: president
- 欧美文化:Serbia, China commemorate journalists killed in NATO bombing 23 years ago
- 欧美文化:Israel celebrates 74th Independence Day
- 欧美文化:UN chief calls for end to "cycle of death, destruction" in Ukraine
- 欧美文化:Nearly 15 mln deaths directly or indirectly linked to COVID-19: WHO
- 欧美文化:German dependency on Russian energy significantly reduced: president
- 欧美文化:Killings in U.S. Los Angeles on pace to top last year's high: media
- 欧美文化:South Sudan ceasefire may unravel due to hostilities: monitors