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Weekly Republican Address

Senator John Hoeven spoke about energy policy and constructing areas of the Keystone Oil Pipeline.

U.S. Ethanol Policy

Robert Means spoke about U.S. ethanol policy and the impact it has on energy, the environment, and food prices in the world. He also responded...

U.S. National Security and Foreign Energy Sources

Witnesses testified on the impact of energy companies searching for sources in more stable areas and countries such as Canada. Much of the hearing focused...

Canada-U.S. Oil Pipeline and Jobs

Heads of unions and organizations that advocate U.S. energy independence from foreign suppliers testified on the Canada-U.S. Keystone oil pipeline and its impact on jobs.

Energy Efficiency Initiative for Public and Private Buildings

President Obama joined former President Bill Clinton at the Transwestern building in Washington, D.C, to announce a $4 billion initiative improving the energy efficiency of...

Keystone Pipeline Legislation

A group of Senate Republicans spoke to reporters about their legislation to move forward on the Keystone XL Pipeline project. Senator Dick Lugar, who co-authored...

Secretary Chu Remarks on Renewable Energy

Energy Secretary Steven Chu discussed alternative fuel research at the "Washington Post" Live conference on renewable power sources. He called global energy competition "fierce" and...

Obama Administration Green Energy Programs

Witnesses testified about multiple problems with the Obama administration's efforts to create green jobs, but he said the program should not be ended. The green...

Environmental and Energy Policy

The White House Council on Environmental Quality held a forum on federal government efforts to advance environmental and energy sustainability in its various agencies and...

Lessons from the BP's Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

The co-chairs of the National Oil Spill Commission discussed the implementation of the recommendations on offshore oil drilling stemming from the sinking of the Deepwater...

Department of Energy Loan Programs

Ben Geman talked about Energy Department loans offered, the programs that are underwritten, jobs created and if the program might face changes due to loans...

Rick Perry Energy Policy Plan

Republican presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry announced his energy policy and jobs plan in his first major policy address since entering the presidential...