BANGOR, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Most Americans agree it would be a good thing to reduce our dependence on foreign energy but two groups in the state are saying the way to achieve that goal isn't by raising taxes.

The Maine Heritage Policy Center and the state's chapter of "Americans for Prosperity sent that message Thursday to Maine senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins. The two groups are asking the senators to avoid discussing legislation about energy until a new Congress takes office in January.

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