We mentioned this morning that the New York Times is already endorsing a plan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but others might not be so quick to sign on. In fact, the folks at the Heritage Foundation are not amused by the Speaker’s muted bill:

An energy bill that is nearly devoid of energy. An offshore bill that closes more waters than it opens. Clever stuff for anti-drilling politicians, if they can get away with it. In the meantime, the pain at the pump continues.

Fortunately, there are much better energy bills out there – ones that provide access to significant offshore oil supplies as well as incentives for states to be on board. Pelosi finally opened the door with her fake offshore bill, but Congress should not let it close until America gets a real one.

This seems to be a case where alternatives should fuel the debate.

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