energy policy

The Winner Is Henry Waxman, Defeats Dingell

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:58:21 -0600

Roll Call (subscription) reports that Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) will be taking over the gavel of the House Energy & Commerce Committee from longtime Chairman John Dingell (D-MI), after a vote of 137-122 in the full House Democratic Caucus.

Energy One Of Top Issues For Republicans

erku — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:07:28 -0500

With high energy prices squeezing their wallets, U.S. voters are calling for measures to reduce energy costs. One proposal is for more oil and gas exploration and development in offshore areas now off-limits to energy companies. Democrats want to keep the ban on drilling, and favor development of alternative energy.

Barack Obama Discusses Energy Policy With T. Boone Pickens

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:25:39 -0500

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama met Sunday with T. Boone Pickens, a billionaire oilman and Republican, to discuss the future of U.S. energy policy.

ICYMI: "Critical Of McCain, Obama Quiet On Own Energy Vote"

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:56:48 -0500

"Obama voted for a 2005 energy bill backed by President Bush that included billions in subsidies for oil and natural gas production, a measure for which Vice President Dick Cheney played a major role. McCain opposed the bill, saying at the time that it included billions in unnecessary tax breaks for the oil industry." -- The Associated Press' Tom Raum

McCain's Statement in Defense of Barack Obama's Energy Policy

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:39:08 -0500

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign issued the following statement from McCain 2008 Communications Director Jill Hazelbaker in defense of Barack Obama's energy positions:

Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Talks Climate In The US

seher — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:37:02 -0600

Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Enterprise and Energy Maud Olofsson is in the US to talk about Swedish energy and environmental policies.

Obama blames U.S. energy woes on timid politicians

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:37:58 -0500

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Monday blamed America's energy problems on timid Washington politicians and said if elected he would pursue bold proposals to fight global warming.

Britain needs nuclear power to secure energy supplies, says Blair

Dinka — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:52:50 -0500

Tony Blair said Wednesday Britain must look at a new generation of nuclear power stations to guarantee its future energy supplies. Blair reopened the debate over nuclear power in an opinion piece in The Times newspaper before the publication of a new government energy strategy report on Wednesday. The report is expected to also encourage wind and solar power.

Europe Must Hurry To Secure Energy Supplies - Experts Say

Dinka — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:10:15 -0500

The European Union has said diversifying energy supplies and transit routes is one of its most urgent priorities. However, analysts say the EU needs to act fast if it wants to secure direct access to Central Asian oil and gas -- and warn that Russia is purposely attempting to undermine some of the EU's key initiatives.

EU Leaders Agree on Energy Plan Aimed at Curbing Global Warming

Dinka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:55:07 -0600

EU: Energy Security To Top Summit Agenda

Dinka — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 10:23:12 -0600

Russia: Energy Tops Visit Of EU Troika

Dinka — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:59:25 -0600