claim: the american power act "would cut our dependence on oil in half."
author: votevets.org
evidence_1: the international energy agency (iea) outlined a moderately aggressive  scenario last year that would see the united states cut its oil consumption by 29  .... americans understand that this catastrophe in the gulf of mexico is but one  symptom of our oil dependence and the need for an aggressive transition to  cleaner energy.
evidence_2: oil dependence. a new approach to a transportation system that cuts the  connection to oil is required. this is not a war that can be fought with guns and  bombs. instead, this is a threat ..... americans spent more than $700 billion on oil  in 2008 – over half this amount was spent importing petroleum.39. global  warming. our ...
evidence_3: aug 29, 2013 ... this is yet another reminder that the president's focus on increasing america's  energy independence is not just a critical national security strategy, it is also part  of an economic plan to create jobs, expand growth and cut the trade deficit. the  president established a national goal in 2011 to reduce oil imports ...
evidence_4: jan 21, 2016 ... for months, american drivers have been greeted at gas stations with a pleasant  surprise: gas prices have fallen by half, dropping an average of more than $2 a ...  to address one of america's most notable vulnerabilities: the dependence on oil  as the sole source of energy powering our transportation sector.
evidence_5: this would save. american families and businesses up to $95 billion per year by  reducing imported oil by more than. 2 million barrels per day, and reduce tailpipe  emissions by 29 ... can sharply reduce our dependence on imported oil—by more  than half of what we import ... american clean energy and security act (aces).