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...
January 28, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
There's a lot to like about the planned Virginia offshore lease sale. It's believed the leasing area could contain 130 million barrels of oil and 1.14 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. If energy companies are allowed to develop...
January 19, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
I never listen to the radio during the day, but last Thursday I made an exception when blogger Bob McCarty alerted me to Rush Limbaugh's comments about the Interior Department's new rules on oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands....
January 11, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
With the unemployment rate standing at 10 percent, concerns about the economy are trumping support for climate legislation. News reports from around the country indicate a growing unease with legislation or regulations that are aimed at reducing greenhouse gas...
January 8, 2010
Written by: Jane VanRyan
The record cold weather has helped to push up crude oil prices this week. When the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) closed yesterday, the price of oil stood at $82.66 a barrel. Because there are 42 gallons in a...
