Category Archive: 2012

Mar 03

Government Stands In Way Of Energy Independence

Of course with gas prices this high one would expect the president to give lip service to Energy Independence. In recent speeches, he has mentioned an “all of the above” strategy, however, his policies tell a different story. From Investors.com He is once again calling for higher taxes on the oil and gas industry, $40 …

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Jan 18

Remembering Bill Janklow

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From the desk of Governor Daugaard It is very hard to imagine South Dakota without former Gov. Bill Janklow. Bill told us this was going to happen, but it is a shock. Again and again, decade after decade, Bill Janklow proved that there was nothing too arduous, nothing too ambitious, and nothing too audacious for …

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Jan 03

Gingrich Rips Obama On Energy

At a recent campaign stop, Newt Gingrich reminded everyone whats at stake in 2012.  We need a President who will promote an energy policy that is broad in scope and focuses on what is good for America not a policy based on a failed ideology. From the Des Moines Register Gingrich hammered the administration for …

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Dec 22

Tired of Indecision on Jobs and Keystone XL

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Remember when President Obama barnstormed across America campaigning for the Stimulus bill that he claimed would save or create 3.5 million jobs. The White House claimed that investments in, “shovel-ready,” public infrastructure projects, green energy, education and broadband internet “smart grids” would revitalize an ailing American economy. After spending nearly $800 billion in tax payer …

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Dec 16

Campaign 2012: The Candidates on Energy Policy

Energy Independence is something that all the candidates talk about, but there are some major diffrences between the candidates when it comes to the details. Click the link to see where each candidate stands. From the Council on Foreign Relations Amid ongoing economic struggles, the cost and availability of energy resources have become contentious issues …

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Dec 13

Senate To Vote On Balanced Budget Amendment

The Senate will likely vote on Wednesday wheter or not to add an amendment to the Constitution that would require Congress to balance the budget. Unfortonately for America, the BBA will most likely fail. Even if it fails, the vote will give us the chance to see who sides with the American people, a majority …

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Dec 08

Obama Pushes To Weaken Iran Bank Sanctions

Why?  Why would the President want to make the sanctions less effective?   Obama has claimed that the sanctions as they are now would actually help Iran by boosting oil prices. If that was true, how come not one of the 100 members of the Senate saw it that way. Could it be that Obama …

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Dec 06

Inside America’s Energy-Export Boom: 10 Key Insights

No were not Energy Independent yet, but  we are moving in that direction. Thanks to new discoveries and innovative new technologies , 2012 will mark the first time in 62 years that the U.S. has exported more oil-based fuels than it has imported.  From Bob Evans via Forbes Magazine: Beyond the business innovation that has …

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