Bush On Energy : New Construction

On Wednesday, President Bush called on the private sector to explore new technology as a means of digging us out of our energy hole. He called for construction of new oil refineries and new nuclear plants: "Today's technology has made nuclear power safer, cleaner and more efficient than ever before." He also announced government initiatives, including "government-provided risk insurance for new nuclear power plants, expanded federal authority to approve liquefied natural gas terminals, possible construction of oil refineries on closed military bases and a new tax break for people who buy diesel-powered cars."

See Seattle Times ; Sydney Morning Herald ; Press Release (energy - 2005) ; Press Release (energy - 2004)