Same story, different day: Lamborn, Tipton offer-up tired package of oil and gas company giveaways

2013-05-22

House Republicans paraded out their latest series of giveaways to the billion-dollar oil and gas industry today in a subcommittee chaired by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO). The bills would increase corporate welfare and a total disregard for western families and the economic health of local communities. These reckless proposals put forth by Reps. Lamborn, Scott… Read more »

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Big Oil politicians to ignore facts: U.S. oil production higher under Obama than when Bush left office

2011-10-13

by Matt Garrington On Wednesday, Rep. Doc Hastings led a full oversight hearing focused on President Obama’s now-lifted Gulf of Mexico moratorium to examine “lingering impacts on jobs, energy production and local economies.” Meanwhile, Hastings continues to waste taxpayer money on oversight hearings for problems that don’t exist. Domestic oil production and energy jobs are… Read more »

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A few facts about July 4th gas prices and energy development

2011-06-30

American families will be heading to the beaches, barbecues and national parks this weekend to celebrate the birth of our nation. Unfortunately, more families will likely be sticking closer to home due to lingering high gas prices. Meanwhile Big Oil will celebrate the close of another quarter of billion-dollar profits. Second quarter profits won’t be… Read more »

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THE BALANCE SHEET: APRIL 18 2011

2011-04-18

Our weekly update to unravel the industry and political spin around the energy debate IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2010 ONSHORE OIL SPILLS EXXON VALDEZ x3 Last Tuesday, CBS News reported that there were over 6,500 spills, leaks, fires or explosions nationwide at onshore drill sites or pipelines. And, at least 34 million gallons of… Read more »

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