Category Archive: economy

Apr 18

Energy Independence: Natural Gas for Cars

In order to become truly Energy Independent, we are going to have to take a serious look at how we use natural gas. Recent discoveries and new technologies have led to an abundance of natural gas, driving prices down. The next step will be figuring out the best way to use our new discoveries. Already …

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Mar 29

Increasing Bio-Fuels Lowers Gas Prices

Eight leading ethanol advocates joined together recently to send Congress a letter. The letter was sent to Congressional leaders, hopefully they get the message. The letter illustrated the success of ethanol in lowering gas prices and boosting the economy and moving the U.S towards energy independence. From Domestic Fuel.com “Today, ethanol is approximately $1 cheaper than …

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Mar 26

Boehner Goes Toe-To-Toe With Obama Over Keystone, Rising Gas Prices

As the President spends more and more time talking about his so called Energy Policy, House  Speaker Boehner has done a good job of  correcting Obama’s spin.  Boehner and others believe the President is vulnerable on this issue, which is why Obama has spent so much energy talking about energy.  However, as Boehner has pointed …

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Mar 24

Thune: Oil Tax Vote Shows Dems Are ‘Desperate’

As gas prices continue to rise, with no relief in sight, Obama and the rest of the Democrats are desperately trying to convince the American people that it is not their fault.  However, there seems to be a correlation between rising gas prices and falling poll numbers as more people are starting to realize that …

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Mar 23

Obama Still Playing Politics With Keystone XL

The President has been taking  a lot of heat lately over his lack of a real energy policy. However, instead of Obama changing his policies he changes his media message.  If there is one thing this President is good at, its putting on a show for the media.  Recently the President announced some steps he …

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Mar 13

Obama’s Politicized Energy Policy

President Obama’s energy policy is based more on ideology and elections rather than energy and economics. It is becoming increasingly clear that the President and his policies are an obstruction to Energy independence.From Gov. Jindal via The Wall Street Journal President Obama claims to be focusing this election year on the American economy. To make …

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Mar 12

Oil Impact Spills Into South Dakota

The economic growth created by the Bakken oil shale formation in North Dakota is starting to spread to South Dakota. Of course, the impact would be even greater if the President and the rest of the Democrats would allow it. From The Rapid City Journal  Now the growth is spilling south over the state line, …

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Mar 02

A $72 billion Contribution To The U.S. Economy

ExxonMobil-2011-US-Economic-Contributions

As rhetoric in Washington heats up over who is and who is not paying their fair share, it is worth taking a closer look at the facts.  Oil and Natural Gas companies help grow the economy by literally pumping billions of dollars in to it. ExxonMobil alone made a $72 billion dollar contribution.From Ken Cohen via …

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Feb 08

Is The U.S. Really Closer to Energy Independence?

According to a new report from Bloomberg News, the U.S. is closer to Energy Independence than it has been in 20 years. There are a  number of factors that have contributed to this trend,  including new discoveries and new technologies that have increased our production of oil and natural gas.  Whats remarkable about these gains …

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Feb 05

Pipeline Is In America’s Interest

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., has introduced legislation that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline by congressional authority. Most Americans want this pipeline, and Sen. Hoeven and other Republicans are working to make it happen.  For the President and the other Democrats, this is a campaign issue, but  for the rest of us, this is an …

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