Energy issues are at the forefront of many congressional races
July 5, 2014 By Lisa Bontempo and LP Gas
The midterm elections are less than six months away, and members of Congress have largely abandoned any pretense…
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The midterm elections are less than six months away, and members of Congress have largely abandoned any pretense…
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NPGA has urged Congress to extend tax credits for alternative fuels, underscoring its importance to the country’s energy…
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Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., visited the Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama on Tuesday and test-drove one of…
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With over 9 percent national unemployment, a weak U.S. economy perhaps on the verge of another recession and the backdrop of the 2012 presidential election, Congress’ energy agenda has been overtaken by the issues of government spending and job creation.
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Our funding and budgeting process focuses Congress on the short term, but our government’s long-term budget outlook is more important.
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In a presidential election year, the congressional agenda often follows the candidates’ agendas. Their supporters in Congress introduce legislation and/or engage in debates that support the candidates’ positions. Nearly all the debate that happens in Congress during a presidential election year reflects the broader debate.
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Perhaps December really is the season of miracles. For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress has passed and the president has approved an increase in the corporate average fuel economy standard (CAF?) as part of the new energy law. Congress approved the measure overwhelmingly – 314-100 in the House and 88-6 in the Senate.
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Important issues for the propane industry are near the finish line as Congress returned in December to complete its business for the year. Will they cross the finish line or run out of gas?
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Trying to stay updated on energy legislation this year is no small task as hundreds of legislators working through dozens of committees put their mark on what the Democratic leadership hopes will be comprehensive energy legislation.
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