1.  What two provisions were included in the energy bill passed yesterday by the House of Representatives?

2.  What criticism did Democrat opponents have to the bill?  How did Rep. Blunt respond to the criticism?

3.  What percentage of Democrats in the House voted for the bill?  What percentage of Republicans voted for the bill?  What factors do Congressmen take into consideration when voting?

4.  What type of research and development would be done with the grant funding authorized by several amendments?

5.  Why do you think the federal government mandated the additive MTBE be used to make the air cleaner if it has been found to contaminate groundwater?  How would MTBE get into groundwater if it is used in petroleum?

6.  Make a list of 10 things you use or do that need fuel to operate. (entertainment, transportation, things in your home)  Why is it so important to pass a practical energy bill now?  Be specific.