Obama calls on Congress to end oil subsidies![]() Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, President Obama called on Congress to cut subsidies to the oil industry:
The Senate is expected to vote on a measure that cuts certain subsidies later Thursday. While it's future remains uncertain, the president has increasingly discussed the issue of energy as gas prices rise at the pump:
Obama's full remarks after the jump: POTUS Day Ahead: Changing the story![]() The president is back in front of cameras today when he delivers a statement in the Rose Garden at 10:45 urging Congress to end subsidies to the oil industry. The Senate is expected to take up the measure later Thursday, though its future looks uncertain. Still, the move is the latest from the president to get ahead of the Republican Party on the issue of energy as gas prices continue to spike at the pump. The statement might also help the White House pivot away from the health care story that has dogged the administration all week. Full schedule: |
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