March 3, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
As the ranking Republican on the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) is in a position to closely observe and act on the administration's proposed energy policies. Today in an op-ed published in The Washington Times, he...
February 26, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The Commonwealth of Virginia has signaled that it's ready for offshore energy development. This week the state Senate passed a proposal that provides a roadmap for the allocation of offshore energy royalties and revenues, devoting 70 percent to transportation, 20...
February 17, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
To understand the potential impact of the administration's proposed budget, one must be able to connect the dots. Simply put, one must be able to anticipate how a policy proposed by the federal government could eventually affect the average...
February 12, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The Interior Department's Minerals Management Service (MMS) yesterday announced that it is shortening the lease terms for many offshore Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas prospects. In a statement, MMS announced it would offer leases to energy companies...
February 3, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
Whenever someone in government makes a major announcement, pay close attention to the words used and don't take them at face value. Here's a case-in-point: On Monday, White House Budget Director Peter Orszag said the president's proposed budget would...
