By Byron Dorgan and Trent Lott

The Hill

Jan. 24, 2012

As Congress returns and the president prepares to deliver his State of the Union address, many Americans, including members of Congress from both parties, are frustrated about the seemingly endless string of partisan battles over energy policies and projects.

Whether it’s Keystone and oil pipelines, Solyndra and loan guarantees, light bulb standards and energy efficiency, responsible development of new shale natural gas or the future of nuclear power, partisans on both sides are portraying these issues as all or nothing.

We know from experience that more agreement and desire for compromise exists than it now appears, if only Congress and the administration will look for it. Indeed, we hope President Obama begins that process in his speech tonight.

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Energy Project