United States Senator Susan Collins is running for re-election. According to her campaign literature, which of the following items does Senator Collins put first?

You answered "Action on Energy Policy." No, Senator Collins certainly advocates an energy policy that would reduce our dependence on foreign sources of energy but puts another issue first. The record high gas and home heating oil prices create tremendous hardships for Maine families and small businesses. Senator Collins believes that we need to produce and refine more oil right here in America and consume less. Wood, wind and water power also could help supplement our current needs. Longer term, she supports alternative energy to end our dependence on Middle East oil. She has set the goal of making America energy independent by the year 2020.

Bold italics are quotes from campaign literature.

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