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Some Thoughts about Today’s Disappointing Climate Bill News
I imagine that there is a lot of hurting going on right now at desks and on couches across the country from D.C. to San Francisco. If you follow environmental news, the depressing word just got out. Some of the headlines include “Senate Democrats abandon comprehensive climate bill” (Washington Post) and “Democrats pull plug on climate bill” (Politico). Obama doesn’t seem to be the guy. He’s probably thinking he’s going to try a serious climate bill again in about 2.5 years if he gets re-elected. But that’s a big “if” I guess.
White House: New Oil Drilling Moratorium Not ‘One Size Fits All’
In a White House press briefing on Tuesday, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that the new offshore oil and gas drilling moratorium issued by the Obama administration earlier this week would hold up against legal challenges.
Stolen Thunder? White House Press Sec. Gibbs Leaks Details About Major Chevy Volt Announcement
In a White House press briefing late on Tuesday Afternoon, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed that President Obama will travel to Holland, Michigan on Thursday to break ground on a new advanced-battery plant that will build batteries for Ford and the Chevy Volt, due out in 2011. Said Secretary Gibbs in the Tuesday briefing: So [...]
Obama Sends Another Bill to BP, Transocean and Others for Oil Spill
The Obama Administration Tuesday sent a bill of $99.6 million to BP and other “responsible parties” including Anadarko Petroleum and Transocean for response and recovery operations relating to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Obama Says He’ll Find Needed Votes for Climate and Energy Bill (Video)
Speaking directly to Organizing for America supporters, President Obama reiterated his position that as the BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico rages on, there is no time like the present to pass climate and energy legislation that will begin to move the U.S. off of fossil fuels and help build a clean [...]
Republicans Flip-Flopping on Government’s Role?
Some Republicans seem to have completely changed their opinion on how much federal government should be involved in private industry matters, but is it just for the purpose of criticizing Obama?
A Look at the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (Gang of Four Podcast)
The Gang of Four discuss the oil spill from our different perspectives: Jeff grew up in Southern Louisiana and knows the area quite well; Tim is well versed in the political theory and substance; and I focused on communications and information flow.
BP Ignores Order to Pay for Barrier Islands, Drops $50 Million on Oil Spill Ad
Louisiana officials are wondering why they have still yet to be paid for the massive dredging projects now underway in the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Braces for Impact of Oil Spill (Cartoon)
The state of Florida is doing what it can to keep the encroaching oil slick at bay.
Oil Spill Underscores Need to Pass Climate and Energy Bill, Says Obama
In a rare White House press conference today, President Obama made the case that this oil spill underscores the need to pass climate and energy legislation.
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