Obama signs tax extenders bill that includes autogas provisions
December 19, 2014 By LP Gas
President Barack Obama has signed legislation that extends two propane autogas-related tax credits through 2014. The National Propane…
Read More 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…
Read More Reliable Home Heating Act signed into law, streamlines hours-of-service process
July 1, 2014 By LP Gas
President Barack Obama signed the Reliable Home Heating Act into law on June 30, the National Propane Gas…
Read More Everybody has an agenda this election year, but not one that will pass
March 1, 2012 By Lisa Bontempo
Last year’s policy fights might look like mere skirmishes compared to this year, an election year for the White House, the whole House of Representatives and two-thirds of the Senate, with control of the government at stake.
Read More Stimulus includes favorable provisions for propane
February 12, 2009 By LP Gas
One day after the Senate passed its version of the economic stimulus package, House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement between the two bills.
Read More Fall outlook includes lengthy lineup
October 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
In a recent conversation, EIA energy analyst Dave Hinton said that unlike last year, there is no propane inventory safety net this year.
Read More Congress’ latest activities are high-energy
August 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
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.
Read More Party ideals, legislative realities collide
February 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Last month’s column highlighted the Democrats’ hope for swift passage of their priorities compared with some of the hard realities of legislating.
Read More The cost of influence
July 1, 2002 By LP Gas
Propane industry leaders are pressing hard for personal contributions from the rank and file to help finance the election campaigns of select candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
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