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Four New Members Join the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee

January 5, 2017

House Oversight of Energy Legislation House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced four incoming Republican members today: Buddy Carter (R-GA), Ryan Costello (R-PA), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Mimi Walters (R-CA). The Committee on Energy and Commerce was established on December 14, 1795. It is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and it is vested with the

Donald J. Trump’s Energy Policy

June 1, 2016

Trump’s energy message is job-focused; presumed Republican candidate says he intends to remove barriers that block the development of America’s energy resources In a campaign speech in North Dakota last week, presumed Republican presidential nominee and real estate developer Donald J. Trump laid out his energy plan for the country. Trump’s characterization was that his plan represents “energy reform that creates trillions in new wealth.” Below are

Hatch, Barrasso and Enzi Introduce Senate Bill to Stop Frac Regulation Duplicity

Energy Wins: Ted Cruz Picks Carly Fiorina as VP Running Mate

April 27, 2016

Both support fracing, expansion of drilling on federal lands, ending federal government over-regulation It was announced by the Cruz campaign today. If the combination of Texas Senator Ted Cruz with former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina as his VP running mate entices Republican voters and convention delegates to hand the pair the Republican nomination for U.S. president and vice president, here is

Changing of the Guard: 10 Energy Policymakers to Watch

April 26, 2016

From The Hill A changing of the guard is underway in the energy and environment arena. A new generation of lawmakers, lobbyists, advocates and staffers is making its presence felt, bringing novel ideas and enthusiasm to the policy battles shaping the nation. Here are 10 names to watch. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) Schatz has made it his goal to

Business Roundtable: “Strategic Changes” Needed for U.S. Energy Policy, Economy

November 20, 2015

Technological advances in the oil and gas industry have reformed the United States economy, but government policies are preventing the business sector from reaching its full potential. That is the assessment of the Business Roundtable, based on a 31-page report released on November 17, 2015. “Powering Forward; North America’s Energy Resurgence” began by detailing the tremendous leaps accomplished by the

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Jindal

November 6, 2015

“Energy resources are a blessing, not a curse.” Second-term Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Jindal published his energy plan earlier this fall, based a 2014 energy plan which he had previously developed. Gov. Jindal’s key energy points are featured below. Promote energy development on federal lands, build the Keystone XL pipeline, yes to nuclear power Our

A Tale of Two Politicians: Stark Differences in Energy Policy between Bush, Clinton

October 1, 2015

The bloodlines of Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton both run deep in the American political scene. Both have a history, directly and indirectly, in the Oval Office – the same office a slew of candidates are vying for in 2016. The similarities end there, however, as both Clinton and Bush are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. That includes

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Fiorina

September 30, 2015

Gives thumbs up to Keystone and crude oil exports Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina is running for the 2016 Republican nomination. Fiorina talked about energy in an interview with The Fuse in June. Here is a summary of her energy policy thoughts: Crude oil export ban: I would lift the restriction on exporting oil. Keystone XL pipeline: I support the Keystone

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Bush

September 29, 2015

“Let the US Export Oil and Natural Gas” Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush released his official energy plan today, outlining four initiatives that his plan states will create one million manufacturing jobs. Lift Restrictions on Exports of Oil and Natural Gas: “Estimates from various studies indicate retail gasoline prices would drop by approximately 6 cents a gallon within 2 to

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Cruz

September 23, 2015

Cruz says he wants to “unleash American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources” Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted a detailed list of his energy policy stances on his U.S. Senate website in Feb. 2014. They are as follows: Prevent the Federal Government from Undermining the American Energy Renaissance and the Jobs It Creates (1-5) 1) Prevent Federal Regulation of

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Carson

September 21, 2015

Carson disfavors government subsidies, but would redirect oil subsidies toward more ethanol fueling stations While campaigning in Iowa, Dr. Ben Carson commented: “I don’t particularly like the idea of government subsidies for anything because it interferes with the natural free market,” according to The Des Moines Register. “Therefore, I would probably be in favor of taking that $4 billion a year we spend on oil

Presidential Candidates on Energy: Clinton

September 9, 2015

Clinton Favors Clean Energy Grants and Tax Incentives, Deep Decarbonization Former U.S. Senator from New York, former Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton issued her position on energy on her website earlier this summer. As reported by CNN and statements on Clinton’s Climate Change Fact Sheet, Mrs. Clinton’s energy priorities include: To have more than a half billion solar panels

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