1.  What does Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's adviser Ed Gillespie say is the problem preventing the U.S. from achieving energy independence?

2.  What are the benefits of Mitt Romney's energy plan, according to his advisers?

3.  Describe one of the main differences between Mitt Romney's energy plan and President Obama's energy policy.

4.  What does the Romney campaign accuse the Obama administration of doing regarding our energy supplies?

5.  Ask a parent whether he/she supports more oil and gas drilling as Romney supports (allowing more drilling permits), or focusing mainly on wind and solar as President Obama is doing (giving government subsidies [money] to wind and solar companies to develop their industries) as the energy policy for our country.  Discuss his/her response.

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