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Bush Calls For Conservation of Gas

HeadlineSep 27, 2005

President Bush urged Monday for the country to start conserving gas whenever possible by carpooling and using mass transit because Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have damaged the country’s refining capacity. Bush also announced the suspension of some anti-pollution laws. He added, “We need alternative sources of energy. And that’s why I believe so strongly in nuclear power.” President Bush also said he is willing to use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to mitigate any shortfalls that affect consumers

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