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PATCHOGUE, NY (08/22/2008)(readMedia)-- Lee Zeldin, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate for New York's First Congressional District, stole the (energy efficiency) spotlight from his opponent here at the Sachem Public Library this week.

While his opponent found eight minutes to devote to his lip service centered energy event here, Zeldin simultaneously hosted a Congressional Efficiency Fair at the same location (photo attached) to discuss Congress' record-low nine percent approval rating, ending Congress' unearned five-week vacation and showcasing his detailed energy plan for Long Island and America's future.

Bishop's appearance, which began at 7:00, was reportedly cut short for ping pong and beers at the Brick House Brewery in Patchogue, which started at 7:30.

Zeldin supports responsible, increased oil exploration in the coastal plains of Alaska, off shore and elsewhere domestically. He also wants to cut red tape to boost the creation of more refineries.

"At some point in our lifetime, I strongly believe the United States will greatly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels altogether," said Zeldin. "And it starts here and now."

Zeldin strongly believes that America is capable of designing the first super fuel efficient vehicle, which would get over 100 miles per gallon. We must also assist individuals and companies to transition to more efficient sources of energy. He also supports increased research and development into alternative sources of energy, like wind, solar, hydroelectric, and more.

"As Congress builds upon its more than 10 weeks of vacation so far this year, it's like my opponent is doing my job for me," said Zeldin. "While the weather is sunny and warm and Long Island's beaches are inviting, my opponent was the deciding vote (213-212) to take a vacation without any energy reform. That's not representation, that's a free ride on the public dole."

At Zeldin's event, residents learned not only how to be better consumers, but also how to be better voters. Among the insight Zeldin provided were the facts regarding his opponent's typical, misleading tactics, elaborating on how Tim Bishop:

• Opposes increased domestic oil exploration in the coastal plains of Alaska and offshore,
• Improperly analyzed 68 million acres of federally leased land for drilling oil and natural gas,
• Flip flops on whether or not he believes we should drill in Alaska,
• Proposed legislation for a natural gas commission the same day he cast the deciding vote for a five-week legislation break,
• Proposed another piece of legislation at the same time, which obviously hasn't made any progress, because he voted to spend 5 weeks away from making any progress on this bill, which will be stuck in committee and never voted upon even though he is in the majority party.

Residents also had the opportunity to discuss the failure of Congressional leadership to allow a vote on the American Energy Act, which is a comprehensive plan to deal with our nation's energy crisis.

"Once Congress comes to its senses, this bill will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, decrease our foreign trade deficit, and speed up the research and development of alternative sources of energy," said Zeldin.

Zeldin also provided large and small tire gauges in a nod to his opponent's short term and long term energy plan.

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Zeldin served as an aide to State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle. The Shirley resident studied at the University at Albany, graduated from Albany Law School, and earned his commission through Army ROTC. He was a paratrooper, prosecutor and magistrate with the 82nd Airborne Division and XVIII Airborne Corps. In the summer of 2006, he was a JAG attorney deployed to Iraq. He is currently an attorney at Raiser & Kenniff on Long Island.

For more information on Lee's campaign please visit us at www.zeldin08.com

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