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More Refineries Will Equal Less Vulnerability

The lack of refinery capacity is one of the major effects on high gas prices, as was evident after Hurricane Katrina. Allowing a federal coordinator to set timelines for federal agencies involved in the permitting process would help eliminate some of the time-consuming delays. The refinery permitting bill could also help locate a biofuels or coal-to-liquid refinery.

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