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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...
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Gas Development on Federal Lands and Waters

Interior Department officials testified on the future of U.S. oil and natural gas development on federal lands and waters. He focused on the Obama administration's...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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U.S. Military Renewable Energy

A discussion was held on the plans of the U.S. military to reduce its dependence on oil and other fossil fuels. Topics included the possibilities...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Winter Energy Outlook

Howard Gruenspecht and Carol Werner talked about the forecast for the cost of heating homes in the upcoming winter, and they also responded to phone...
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U.S.-Canada Pipeline

Cindy Schild and Damon Moglen talked about the proposed U.S.-Canada pipeline, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The State Department, which has...
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Book Discussion on The Third Industrial Revolution

Jeremy Rifkin argues that Internet technology and renewable energy could lead the way for a new industrial revolution in the United States and help the...
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Shale Gas Production Report

Witnesses testified on a Department of Energy report identifying measures that can be taken to reduce the environmental impact and improve the safety of shale...
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Book Discussion on That Used to Be Us

Thomas Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum argued that the U.S. is facing four major challenges - the globalization of business, the revolution in information technology, the...
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Government Role in Solar Energy Industry

Rhone Resch talked about the federal government's role in and the fiscal health of the solar industry, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic...
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Fuel Economy Standards

David Shepardson talked about the implementation of and politics behind the recent accord between the White House and automakers that would require fuel economy standards...
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Jobs and the Economy

President Obama spoke at Johnson Controls advanced battery facility in Holland, Michigan. He talked about the role innovative technologies will play in helping automakers achieve...
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White House Briefing

Ron Bloom and Heather Zichal answered questions on the White House's announcement on the doubling of overall fuel economy to nearly 55 mpg by the...
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Oil and Gas Pipeline Safety, Panel 1

Witnesses testified about oil and gas pipeline safety. They focused on several major incidents over the past few years, proposed regulations, infrastructure repair and maintenance,...