Nancy Pelosi and company have effectively turned out the lights on Americans seeking relief at the pump. Last Wednesday, Democrats chose to recess for 5 weeks without a vote on offshore drilling. While Americans continue to pay through the nose, Speaker Pelosi and her fellow Democrats have literally gone on vacation.

Friday, GOP Representatives convened for an unprecedented extra-legislative session in what is being dubbed the Guerilla Congress. They are back on the floor today calling on the House leadership to take action on one of the most pressing issues of our time. In response, Democrats have killed the House cameras and the microphones. However, several GOP Representatives and an onslaught of excited tourists remain undaunted.

The atmosphere in the House is being described as electric. GOP Representatives are continually updating the party faithful via cell phones on Twitter.

Red County is encouraging all those who are fed up with the Democrats' inaction on this issue to call Speaker Pelosi's office and demand an emergency session of Congress for a vote on offshore drilling. Speaker Pelosi's phone number is (202) 225-0100.