For example, economist Peter Morici at the University of Maryland, in a recent analysis of the nation's employment crisis, wrote that "shutting down US oil and gas development is costing the US economy millions of jobs."
His view: An emphasis on domestic production could create jobs by dramatically reducing America's trade deficit, thus recycling more consumer dollars in the domestic economy. Promotion of energy production would also spill over into job creation in other industries, Mr. Morici says, as a need for refineries and pipelines boosts demand for construction workers, steel, and heavy machinery.".......
POLICY: The Perry Plan: Energizing American Jobs and Security
Governor Rick Perrys plan is based on a simple premise: Make what Americans buy. Buy what Americans make. And sell it to the world.
Sections: [ Policy Recommendations with each section]
Energizing American Jobs and Security
Our Conservative Philosophy
ENERGIZING AMERICA
The Failed Current Approach
BARACK OBAMAS INCOHERENT ENERGY POLICY
Our Approach
AN ALL-AMERICAN ENERGY POLICY
American Energy, American Jobs
DEVELOPING AMERICAS DOMESTIC RESOURCES IN THE GULF
American Energy, American Jobs
PENNSYLVANIAS MARCELLUS SHALE
Maintaining Reliable and Affordable Energy
POWERING AMERICAS ENGINES OF COMMERCE
Renewable Energy
THE VIRGINIA CASE STUDY
Maintaining Reliable and Affordable Energy
EPA REFORM