Just yesterday a bi-partisan group of legislators introduced legislation that would lift most restrictions on offshore drilling and encourage the development of alternative energy sources. Read more here. This is a sign of serious progress. Some pro American energy Democrats are at least willing to talk about the issue. Members of Congress, on both sides of the aisle, need to come together to work on real energy solutions.

If Speaker Pelosi ever allows an energy debate and vote to actually occur, I believe a majority of Republicans and common sense, pro-energy Democrats could work together and develop a new energy policy that features more American energy production. It's time to tell House leadership no more excuses.