MINNEAPOLIS

In a conference call Tuesday, Bachmann said the U.S. needs to tap its energy reserves and that only Congress is standing in the way of making a dent in rising fuel costs.

In July 2008, Rep. Michele Bachmann toured the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and an energy reserve site in Colorado. On Jul 22, the Minnesota Republican told the media gas prices could be cut in half if reserves in these regions are tapped.

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