On a path of becoming more energy independent

I got an email from the Minnesota Republicans (GOP NEWSLINE August 4, 2005)

It contained the statement:
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President Bush and Congressional Republicans Get the Job Done
This week, President Bush marked major progress for the nation by passing several important pieces of legislation.
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* Energy Policy Act, which will set us on a path of becoming more energy independent and provide a comprehensive energy policy.
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Unfortunately the email offered no other details.

I'm rather curious what aspect of the "Energy Policy Act" is supposed to help us be more energy independent. I can see two interpretations. Perhaps we're becoming LESS energy independent by say 4% per year, and now we're only becoming LESS energy independent by 3.9% per year. That might be a realistic interpretation.

The reality is the U.S. can NOT be more energy independent (imported oil) until we pass laws that can actually reduce our consumption.

And its not just oil going in the wrong direction. A key aspect of our future energy policy relies on importing LNG (Liquid natural gas) which demonstrates again our failure to conserve.