11.14.14

House approves Keystone XL pipeline, Senate up next

U.S. House approved legislation, 252-161, for the ninth time to authorize construction of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline

 

11.14.14

Bill Nelson, Potential Keystone Pipeline Convert?

Even before the new Senate is seated, the $8 billion Keystone XL Pipeline is a hair's-breadth from becoming a major triumph for its bipartisan supporters. All it needs is a commitment from two more on-the-fence Democratic senators -- and Florida's Bill Nelson is one of the targets.... Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) pushing for it hard against the wishes of President Obama...

 

10.29.14

What every candidate should know

It is deeply disturbing to realize the possibility of a major war arising from the spiraling violence in the Middle East.

 

10.21.14

Keep pushing for energy independence

Without much fanfare, the United States has now met its own domestic natural gas needs, while also becoming the world's No. 1 exporter of natural gas. At the same time, Americans still consume far more oil than our currently available domestic resources can supply.

 

10.15.14

Ret. Commander Tom Garcia (Vets4Energy Chaiman): "We need to drill for more oil to stay on road to energy independence"

Without much fanfare, the United States now meets its own domestic natural gas needs, while also becoming the world's No. 1 exporter of natural gas. At the same time, Americans still consume far more oil than our domestic resources can supply.

 

10.07.14

Self-funded and deep-rooted: How ISIS makes its millions

Oil-smuggling operations involving millions of barrels have recently been uncovered.

 

10.01.14

Fracking Good Times: North Dakota Tops U.S. Income Gains

North Dakota leads the nation in personal income growth. No other state even comes close.

 

09.03.14

Veteran Meetings/Third Party Outreach/Events

Vets4Energy Chairman Phil Panzarella participated on a panel debate for the 10th District with Candidates Barbara Comstock and John Foust.

 

09.03.14

Building an Asian Energy Buyers' Club

Asia lacks the emergency petroleum reserves enjoyed by European and North American countries. Thus the Asia-Pacific region is uniquely vulnerable to the crippling oil shocks that will no doubt come.

 

09.01.14

From Seoul to Mexico City, pressure mounts to ease U.S. oil export ban

Washington is facing growing international pressure to ease its long standing ban on crude oil exports, with South Korea and Mexico joining the European Union in pressing the case for U.S. oil shipments overseas.