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Interior Sec. Salazar to Visit Central WA at Chairman Hastings’ Invitation

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On Sunday, September 18th, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings will host Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in a visit to Central Washington’s Fourth Congressional District for a discussion on Yakima River Basin water and a tour of Hanford’s historic B Reactor. “Secretary Salazar and I discussed his visiting Central Washington in one of our first…

Chairman Hastings: Committee to Hold Prompt Hearing on BOEMRE/Coast Guard Spill Report

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On Friday, September 23rd, the Natural Resources Committee will hold a Full Committee oversight hearing on the final report of the BOEMRE/U.S. Coast Guard Joint Investigation Team. “After repeated delays, the federal government is finally releasing the findings of its investigation into the tragic Deepwater Horizon incident,” Chairman Hastings said. “This is another significant report on…

Full Committee to Hold Oversight Hearing on ANWR’s Potential to Raise Revenue, Create Jobs

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On Wednesday, September 21st, the Natural Resources Committee will hold a Full Committee oversight hearing on “ANWR: Jobs, Energy and Deficit Reduction.” Last week, Chairman Doc Hastings announced plans to recommend increased offshore and onshore drilling – including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska - to the Joint Select Committee as a way to help reach their…

Statement from Chairman Hastings on the President’s Address

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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress: “While I believe there are areas where Congressional Republicans can work with the President to create new jobs, I was disappointed that the President missed this opportunity to address the need for increased American energy…

Chairman Hastings Offers 10 Ideas to Create New American Energy Jobs

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In advance of President Obama’s speech, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following opening statement at today’s Full Committee hearing, offering 10 specific ideas to create new American energy jobs: “Later this evening, President Obama will appear before a joint session of Congress to once again give a speech on jobs and our economy. With…

Chairman Hastings: American Energy Production Presents Best Opportunity to Raise Revenue, Create Jobs

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Speaking today at the Energy Jobs Summit hosted by The Hill and the American Petroleum Institute, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings stated that the Committee will actively promote new opportunities for both offshore and onshore drilling, including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. Hastings recommended that the Joint Committee on Deficit…

Chairman Hastings' Remarks at The Hill/American Petroleum Institute Energy Jobs Summit

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It’s impossible to turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper, or go into a local business today without hearing about jobs and government spending – or perhaps a better description would be the lack of jobs and excessive government spending. These are undoubtedly two of the biggest issues currently facing our country and are the cause of worry, anger and frustration for millions of…

Chairman Hastings' Op-Ed on FOX Nation: Joint Committee Should Look to Job-Creating American Energy, Not Tax Increases for Revenue

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Joint Committee Should Look to Job-Creating American Energy, Not Tax Increases for Revenue FOX Nation September 6, 2011 By: Chairman Doc Hastings This fall, Washington D.C. will once again attempt to tackle our Nation’s $14 trillion debt that is threatening our economic competitiveness, costing jobs and putting our children’s future at risk. While the Budget Control Act passed by…

Chairman Hastings’ Statement on August Job Numbers

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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor released the August jobs report. “There’s no question that the failed policies of the Obama Administration are slowing economic recovery and preventing Americans from getting back to work. Mounds of red tape, burdensome regulations, and threats of tax…

Chairman Hastings Memorandum to Committee Members Recalling Several Bills

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To: Members, Committee on Natural Resources From: The Honorable Doc Hastings, Chairman Subject: Recall of bills Pursuant to Committee on Natural Resources Rule 6(e), I hereby give notice of my intent to recall the listed bills from the following Subcommittees: Read the entire memorandum HERE.