By Vets4Energy Chairman Tony Caldarelli. Dueling rallies between the natural gas industry and public education advocates sparked some heated exchanges at the state Capitol Tuesday.

Vets4Energy retired Army Captains James McCormick and Tony Caldarelli appeared at an event hosted by Pennsylvania House Speaker, Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at the Marcus Hook refinery in suburban Philadelphia.

When 2nd Lt. James McCormick heard the calls for help over the radio from troops caught in an ambush, he scrambled in hopes of getting into the fight. McCormick is currently Vets4Energy program director.

This key partnership between the Departments of Energy, Labor, Defense, and Veterans Affairs, and five utility trade associations will recruit and train service members, veterans and military spouses to qualify for high-skilled jobs in the utility industry.

Iran can double oil exports within six months if international sanctions are lifted... OPEC... kept its output quota at 30 million barrels... choosing to defend market share and force higher-cost producers such as U.S. shale companies to slow drilling.

By Vets4Energy South Carolina Chairman: "Perhaps the best tribute we can give them is our concerted effort to lessen the likelihood of future wars."

What crude oil to keep, and what to export? This column explains some of the complexities of determining what different types of oil is better refined in U.S., and where it comes from. Shines light on understanding why exporting some crude, while importing other crude, makes sense.

The North Dakota Public Service Commission this week is holding the first of three public hearings on a proposed $3.8 billion oil pipeline that would stretch from western North Dakota to Illinois.

By Vets4Energy Iowa Chairman: "While it is a day set aside to remember those who died for our country, it is also a day that celebrates life and service."

Some Americans have no idea what Memorial Day is all about. The National Moment of Remembrance Act encourages Americans to remember and to share a moment of silence at 3 PM.