U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin

Dick Durbin - U.S. Senator from Illinois - Assistant Majoirty Leader







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energy

The most critical energy issue facing America today is our growing dependence on foreign oil and its impact on our economic and national security. I have been at the forefront of the effort to increase fuel economy in automobiles and reduce foreign oil imports. I will continue to advocate policies that increase energy efficiency, conservation, and research and development of alternative and renewable energy resources.

At the same time, I recognize the contributions fossil fuels add to our energy mix. I support expanded research and development in advanced coal technology, so that America's abundant resources can be used in a clean and environmentally responsible way.

Priorities

progress

energy efficient vehicles

clean and renewable energy

clean coal technology and futuregen

Helped lead successful fights over more than 20 years that helped build a viable renewable fuels industry in America to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, by securing an extension of the federal tax incentives for ethanol use, expanding ethanol's role in clean air programs, and establishing a nationwide standard for minimum ethanol use.

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News Releases

Durbin Meets with New Board Chairman of the FutureGen Alliance - 11/3/2009

Durbin Announces $28 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements - 9/30/2009

Durbin: Senate Approves $1.2 Million for Illinois Projects - 9/24/2009

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Statements & Commentary

FLOOR STATEMENT: Economic Recovery Plan - 1/8/2009

FLOOR STATEMENT: Energy Crisis - 7/29/2008

FLOOR STATEMENT: Gas Prices and Drilling for Oil - 7/21/2008

FLOOR STATEMENT: Domestic Drilling - 6/20/2008