 Talent supported the new Renewable Fuel Standard, which would add of renewable fuels to the national supply by 2012, including a measure to include tax credits for businesses offering soybean-based fuels.In addition to renewable fuels, Talent supported drilling in the Arctic as a step in the direction of energy independence, which he sees as critical to national security.Talent supported the Medicare prescription drug benefit called Medicare Part D, the purpose of which is to reduce the amount seniors pay for their prescription drugs.