Chairman Jordan Hosts Live Streaming Google+ Hangout
Jul 10, 2012
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Republican Study Committee Chairman Jim Jordan took part in a Google+ Hangout today with Ben Johnson of TheBlaze.com, Joel Pollak from Breitbart.com, and Lachlan Markay from The Heritage Foundation. Check out their discussion on ObamaCare, the economy, spending, the debt ceiling, the President's...
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Rep. Roskam Op-ed: Solyndranomics 101
Jun 14, 2012
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After weeks of bad economic news and public White House stumbles, President Barack Obama decided it was time to give another speech about the economy. He laid out his sweeping vision of America’s future—in hopes of distracting us from the failed policies of the past three and a half years. The...
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Rep. Lamborn Introduces Legislation to Increase Energy Production by Cutting Washington Red Tape
Jun 8, 2012
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Rep. Doug Lamborn introduced H.R. 4383, the Streamlining Permitting of American Energy Act of 2012, which would streamline government hurdles and regulations that block and delay development of our onshore renewable, oil, and natural gas resources. Rep. Doug Lamborn issued the following statement:...
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Rep. Gardner Introduces Legislation to Increase the Percentage of Federal Land that is Leased for Energy Exploration
Jun 8, 2012
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Rep. Cory Gardner introduced H.R. 4480, the Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012, which would link tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to increasing energy production on federal lands. If the President releases oil from the SPR, the Administration would be required to develop a plan to...
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Rep. Tipton Introduces Legislation to Establish an All-of-the-Above Energy Program for Federal Lands
Jun 8, 2012
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Rep. Scott Tipton introduced H.R. 4381, the Planning for American Energy Act of 2012, which would require the Secretary of the Interior to establish an all-of-the-above energy program for federal lands by reviewing the nation’s energy needs and then establishing goals for federal land energy...
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Rep. Coffman Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Unnecessary Government Delays and Hurdles for Energy Project Leases on Federal Lands
Jun 8, 2012
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Rep. Mike Coffman introduced H.R. 4382, the Providing Leasing Certainty for American Energy Act of 2012, which would reform the leasing process for onshore oil and natural gas projects on federal land in order to eliminate unnecessary government delays and hurdles. Rep. Coffman issued the following...
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Reps. Graves and Tipton Op-ed: Red Tape Is Strangling America's Energy Supply
May 7, 2012
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As loudly as American families are demanding refuge from economic burdens like high gas prices, small businesses are now chiming in as well. Persistently high energy costs are forcing owners to reduce hiring and cut back on employee hours. According to the National Federation for Independent...
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Rep. Stearns Op-ed: Domestic Production Will Ease Pain at the Gas Pump
May 6, 2012
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High gas prices not only hurt Florida drivers, they hurt our economy. As a destination for millions of Americans going on vacation, high gas prices discourage tourism in Florida. That's because every 10-cent increase costs American consumers $11 billion. A CBS News poll earlier this year found that...
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Reps. Tipton, Coffman, & Lamborn Op-ed: Big Government Is Holding Up American Energy Production
Apr 25, 2012
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As high gasoline prices continue to hammer families at the pump each week, Americans are demanding solutions to our nation’s high energy costs. Colorado’s abundance of natural resources on federal lands puts our state at the heart of this critical national debate. Recently, the three of us...
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Rep. Olson with Rep. McCarthy Op-ed: GOP House Agenda Will Help Unleash Houston's Potential
Apr 25, 2012
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The American spirit is driving this country's recovery from its longest and most severe economic recession. To further create opportunities for prosperity, there must be immediate solutions to address increasing energy prices that are making it more difficult for American businesses to grow and...
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