The Face of Delinquency
March 1, 2008 By LP Gas
Every day, Holly Linden contends with an increasing number of customers who cannot afford to pay their propane bill.
Read More Connect with Washington
March 1, 2008 By Carl Hughes
As owners and operators of mostly small-to-medium-size businesses, we tend to focus first on matters that are specific to our marketing footprint. Because our customer base is local, we have an immediate vested interest in local affairs. For our own self-interest, we become actively engaged in organizations like local fire protection or city, county and township government agencies.
Read More Mirroring debate during 2008
March 1, 2008 By Lisa Bontempo
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.
Read More Electric co-ops seek, gain support
June 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Rural electric cooperatives (RECs) have not missed a beat in protecting their interests before Congress this session. The non-profit RECs, through the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA) and their 900 member cooperatives, continue to be effective lobbyists for their cause.
Read More Nation’s new sheriff means priority shift
March 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
As the old saying goes, there’s a new sheriff in town. It’s no surprise that the Democratic leaders are promoting policies that were not Republican priorities.
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 Rolling out the tax benefits
February 1, 2006 By Lisa Bontempo
As the second session of the 109th Congress gets underway, the propane industry is working to take advantage of new tax advantages as outlined in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and other recent tax laws.
Read More Limiting liability
July 1, 2005 By LP Gas
Accidents happen, and in the propane industry far too many tragic mistakes wind up in a courtroom in search of compensation for property damage, personal injury or even death.
Read More Armed and dangerous
March 1, 2005 By Patrick Hyland
When the propane industry descends on Capitol Hill May 10-11 to plug its inaugural Propane Days, it will arrive armed with two new, potent pieces of ammunition.
Read More Final tax bill drops propane incentives
November 1, 2004 By LP Gas
Conference committee……loses Senate’s deductions for buying clean-fuel cars, credits for buying hybrid and clean-fuel vehicles, and a 50 percent credit for installing clean-fuel refueling stations.
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