Today the National Association of Manufacturers joined 118 other
business groups in sending a letter to President Obama on the
importance of shale gas and hydraulic fracturing. Its essential
that manufacturers have access to affordable energy as they use
nearly one third of all the energy consumed here in the Unites
States.

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from the letter:

Natural gas is an enormously versatile fuel that helps power our
nation and enhances its energy security. There is huge potential to
expand development, which can strengthen our nations economic
recovery and put people back to work. Without hydraulic fracturing,
that potential will not be realized, and we will not enjoy the
tremendous economic and job creation benefits our nations abundant
supplies of natural gas can provide. Government policies must
encourage the continued investment in new energy development and
allow it to proceed efficiently. Hydraulic fracturing is of
critical importance to the success of both oil and natural gas
production here at home, and the industry is committed to ensuring
that it will continue to be employed in a safe and responsible
manner.

The discovery of shale gas has been creating jobs and boosting
our economic growth whilealso
contributing to our energy security. Any additional regulations on
the industry will hurt job growth in this important industry.
Manufacturers hope that Congress and the Obama Administration will
continue to support the development of shale and hydraulic
fracturing technology.