House Republicans plan to hold the Biden administration accountable for 'recklessly attacking a critical industry' when they take over the Oversight Committee in January
Horizontal shot of someone holding money at a gas pump; President Biden sits with Swiss President Guy Parmelin, one day ahead of a summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland, June 15, 2021.
"With the power of the gavel, we will hold the Biden administration responsible for recklessly attacking a critical industry that provides the American people affordable energy and good-paying job opportunities," Comer said in a statement.to get more information about Biden’s deal with Saudi Arabia to lower gas prices before the election.
"According to press reports, this decision infuriated the Biden administration officials who sought the deal to provide temporary fuel price reductions before the November midterm elections," Comer’ssays. "If the administration is brokering secret agreements to the detriment of American energy producers and for campaign purposes, the American people deserve to know. To understand what transpired, we are requesting documents and communications as well as a transcribed interview.
The Times reported Hochstein and National Security Council Brett McGurk sought a clandestine, two-part arrangement withto increase oil production. In June, OPEC’s affiliates announced the accelerated output timetables in compliance with the initial part of the "secret deal." But the affiliates reversed course after Biden’s August visit.
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