House Majority Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Energy Bill« Thread Started on Dec 9, 2007, 12:11am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Energy BillWASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Senate Republicans blocked cloture on the Energy Independence and Security Act that passed the House on Thursday:"I am disappointed that Senate Republicans chose to block consideration of this responsible, bipartisan energy bill this morning. This bill had the support of a wide range of groups, including environmental, business, labor, and farm groups. I remain hopeful that we will be able to work together to pass a bill that focuses on the future and paves the way to a brighter future of energy independence for our nation. I hope to bring such a bill to the House Floor next week." ###