04.24.14

On Keystone XL, put policy ahead of politics

Upon the latest exasperating delay of the Keystone XL pipeline project, our union - the Laborers' International Union of North America - suggested that the Obama administration grow a set of antlers or take a lesson from Popeye and eat some spinach.

 

04.23.14

What America is Thinking on Energy Issues - Poll: Large majorities support U.S. investments in oil and natural gas

Strong bipartisan majorities of registered voters support increased investment in energy infrastructure, according to a new poll API is unveiling as part of a recess campaign highlighting the voices of Americans.

 

04.14.14

Petition Signed by 218 Hoosier Veterans

Support for the Keystone XL Pipeline was shown by 218 Indiana veterans signing a petition asking the Administration to expeditiously approve the pipeline.

 

04.07.14

Vets4Energy Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Keystone XL

The debate swirling around the proposed Keystone XL pipeline too often focuses only on environmental concerns. Even though every major study has found the pipeline to be environmentally safe, including a recent State Department report, all the attention distracts from other important concerns, such as how the pipeline would significantly improve America's national security.

 

04.05.14

Reducing Europe's dependence on Russian gas is possible - but it will take time, money and sustained political will.

When Vladimir Putin was bribing Viktor Yanukovych, then the president of Ukraine, to turn down a trade deal with the European Union last year, one of the sweeteners was cheap gas.

 

04.04.14

National Press Conference - Washington D.C.

Rear Admiral Loren was asked to join a press conference hosted by U.S. Senator John Hoeven (North Dakota) to highlight the broad support for the Keystone XL pipeline.

 

04.02.14

Montana Vets4Energy holds Arm Chair Discussion on Energy

With Montana Attorney General Tim Fox. Issues discussed included Keystone XL Pipeline, energy security, and national security in front of audience of 300.

 

04.02.14

How American energy independence could change the world

The holy grail of American leaders over the past four decades, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama, has been energy independence, and thanks to shale oil and gas, the dream could soon become reality.

 

04.02.14

Florida Veteran Among Vets4Energy Group Lobbying Bill Nelson for Keystone XL

Retired Naval Commander Tom Garcia is just back from a Washington conference with the staff of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, where he advocated for the immediate approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline by the Obama administration.

 

04.01.14

Vets4Energy Urge Keystone Approval

Retired Army Colonel James Mariska, recently visited Montana U. S. Senators Jon Tester and John Walsh in their Washington, DC offices to advocate the immediate approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline (KXL) by the Obama Administration.