In the Weekly Republican Address, House Speaker John Boehner called on the President and the Senate Democrats to do more about rising gas prices. From Speaker Boehner via The Hill The Senate has stalled dozens of House-passed bills, several of which would implement the Republicans’ ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy to address rising gas prices and help create …
Category Archive: jobs
Mar 09
Senate Blocks Bid To Speed Keystone Approval
Once again the Democrat led Senate has said no to energy independence and job creation. The good news is that it is an election year and people are paying attention, which may be why 11 Democrats broke rank despite the lobbying efforts of the President.From Fox News Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said after …
Feb 28
Obama Policies Threaten America’s Energy Boom
The President has been out on the campaign trail trying to take credit for the recent boom in domestic energy. In reality, it was the innovation and investment of the private sector that have created the boom.From Sen. John Thune via Politico The energy policies this president has adopted are jeopardizing the progress we have …
Feb 27
Dear Mr. President
The President and his Yes Men have recently been repeating the claim that there is no magic bullet for fixing high gas prices. He is correct in that there is no magical solution , however there are real things that he could do if he really was concerned about gas prices, energy independence, jobs and the …
Feb 24
$2.50 per Gallon Gasoline, Energy Independence and Jobs
Newt Gingrich does a good job of explaining what a difference the right President could have on our economy and our Energy Independence. When it comes to energy policy, Obama has blocked, rejected, over-regulated and over taxed so as to do his best to strangle the new American energy boom. Energy production in the US …
Feb 15
TransCanada Still Hopeful About Keystone XL
Even as President Obama threatens to veto any Keystone legislation, the head of TransCanada remains optimistic about getting the approval for the Keystone XL project. Maybe he has some inside information, or maybe he believes that with all the benefits of Keystone XL, common sense will prevail. Do they have Democrats in Canada? From The …
Feb 09
Sen. Thune Fights To Keep Keystone XL Alive
Sen. Thune and other Republicans have been doing a good job of trying to keep the Keystone XL project alive. In a recent interview, Thune discussed what strategies might move the project forward in spite of the President’s recent decision to postpone the project. From The Chicago Tribune “My guess is that there will be an …
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 …
Feb 02
House Bill Would Force Obama To Sell More Leases
The House Natural Resources Committee recently passed a bill to the floor that would force Obama to hold more lease sales for shale development. The question is why does this President need to be forced into increasing energy, jobs and revenue? From Platts The bill is one of three the committee is considering as part of …
Jan 24
Senator Thune Discussses Debt Threat in Town Hall Meeting
In a recent Town Hall meeting, Sen. Thune discussed the upcoming legislative session and one of the biggest problems facing Americans, our huge national debt. Thune pointed out that our debt is the root of many of our economic troubles. He also outlined what steps need to be taken to get America back on track. From …
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