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The New York Times - President Barack Obama spoke out about investing in renewable energy during his primetime address before Congress last night.

Obama touted "renewable energy investment as part of the 'foundation of lasting prosperity' and blasted past energy policy as an underlying factor behind the nation's economic woes."

"We have known for decades that our survival depends on finding new sources of energy," Obama said. "Yet we import more oil today than ever before."

The emphasis placed on developing alternative and renewable energy signals that, despite economic woes, Obama's team plans to move on the energy policy front.

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Labels: energy policy, renewables, u.s. energy policy