"I believe there is a need to get answers from energy companies with respect to the price of gas and electricity, mergers of companies and the supply of oil and gas in the United States, " GOP Conference Chairman J.

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Consumers and businesses need reliable supplies of energy to make our economy run so I urge you to pass legislation to modernize our electricity system, promote conservation, and make America less dependent on foreign sources of energy.

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