The United States, an energy powerhouse -- if bad policies and regulations do not prevent development of our vast resources. A news round-up: Bloomberg, "Shale-Gas Drilling to Add 870,000 U.S. Jobs by 2015, Report Says": "Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Producing natural gas from shale will support 870,... Continue Reading
The National Journal's Energy and Environment Blog is running a series of posts from a panel of experts examining the question, "Was President Obama right or wrong to delay the Keystone XL oil pipeline?" Business Roundtable President John Engler argues it was the wrong decision, one that will... Continue Reading
The New York Times today essays a lengthy examination of President Obama's decision to stop the EPA from issuing a new air quality standard for ground-level ozone. The story is largely about the politics of the decision, as the headline so clearly communicates, "Re-election Strategy Is Tied to a... Continue Reading
A week ago President Obama made a point of saying he would be the ultimate decision maker on whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. On Thursday, the State Department pushed off action on the $7 billion project until 2013, claiming the need to further research the pipeline's route. A roundup... Continue Reading
We're glad to see such strong bipartisan support for a more globally competitive corporate tax rate to spur economic growth and jobs. Now, granted, it's in Canada, but that's still instructive for U.S. policymakers. National Post columnist John Ivason provided the political lay of the land in... Continue Reading