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Senator Allan Armstrong states that for the U.S. to maintain its leadership in technology and AI, it must be able to supply sufficient power and energy to AI data centers and general industry.
Senator Allan Armstrong believes the U.S. has become one of the most difficult countries in which to build critical infrastructure.
According to Senator Allan Armstrong, a lack of infrastructure in the U.S. prevents abundant domestic supplies from reaching consumers, which drives up costs.
Senator Allan Armstrong believes there is bipartisan understanding in the U.S. Senate that the country is being held back by its inability to build critical infrastructure.
Senator Allan Armstrong opines that some U.S. government agencies have shifted their mission from facilitating construction to actively trying to stop infrastructure projects.
Senator Allan Armstrong states that powerful non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S. frequently use litigation to oppose large infrastructure projects.
The White House has proposed that Congress remove the federal gas tax as a measure to lower fuel prices.
Senator Allan Armstrong argues that higher gasoline prices in California compared to other states are a "self-inflicted" result of state policies that have reduced refinery capacity.
Senator Allan Armstrong believes the number of oil refineries in California has decreased from a high of 43 to approximately 6 or 7 currently.
Senator Allan Armstrong believes that suspending the federal gasoline tax would increase the national deficit and necessitate future tax increases elsewhere.
Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan are attempting to build the Western Gateway pipeline to transport petroleum products from Oklahoma to markets in California.
Senator Allan Armstrong supports an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy for the U.S. but opposes the use of government subsidies for any energy source.