America needs to attack its energy problems on all fronts, including drilling, alternative fuels, and conservation, Sen. Jeff Sessions told local supporters in a lunch meeting at David’s Catfish Saturday.

Sharing observations of buying habits at the gas tank he’s made while filling his own, Sessions said he’s made some calculations about the nation’s energy problems.

“The average family spending $105 more per month in gasoline,” Sessions said. “This is what’s hurting the economy. Some people think increased prices will reduce carbon dioxide. But it falls hardest on poor people.”

Part of the problem is the no-drilling stance Congress has taken, he said, adding a description of how the legislation was passed.

Each year, the legislative branch of the federal government is charged with approving 13 appropriation bills.

“It looks like we’re not going to pass a single one,” Sessions said. “We’ll get them all in one conglomeration omnibus bill – we call it the ominous bill. If we don’t vote for it, the government shuts down and the president can’t spend a dime Congress has not appropriated.”