Gang of 10

On August 1, 2008, a group of ten U.S. Senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties proposed an energy plan designed to help solve the nation's energy crisis and reduce gas prices.

Fast Facts

1. Led by Senators Kent Conrad and Saxby Chambliss
2. Legislation was introduced shortly before the Senate's summer recess
3. Bill would allow for more drilling off the coast off the Eastern U.S. following state approval
4. Estimated cost of the plan is $84 billion
5. Bill would raise taxes for members of the oil industry
6. Funds would be provided to automotive manufacturers to aid in the development of cars powered by alternative fuels

Members

1. Kent Conrad, Democrat, North Dakota
2. Mary Landrieu, Democrat, Louisiana
3. Blanche Lincoln, Democrat, Arkansas
4. Mark Pryor, Democrat, Arkansas
5. Ben Nelson, Democrat, Nebraska
6. Saxby Chambliss, Republican, Georgia
7. Johnny Isakson, Republican, Georgia
8. Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina
9. John Thune, Republican, South Dakota
10. Bob Corker, Republican, Tennessee

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