Campaign 2008:
Sen. Brownback outlines energy policy, calls for energy independence within 15 years
With the Republican primary presidential candidates coming off their second debate, energy policy and climate change are emerging as key issues in the 2008 presidential elections. During today's E&ETV Event Coverage, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan.), details his energy plan. Brownback calls for the United States to be energy self-reliant in the next 15 years. He talks about increasing domestic oil production and explains the role he believes coal should play in the United States' future energy policy. Brownback also discusses biofuels and climate change.