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Imitating Our Friends Down Under

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They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but what happens when it’s not imitation? What happens when your close friend and ally is taking bold steps ahead while you’re being arbitrarily held back? Look no further than what’s happening with America’s friend and ally Australia.  Just this week, the Australian government awarded 13 oil and natural gas permits for drilling…

Breakfast Links

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The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: Alaska Dispatch – Carey Restino: “Murkowski: hard to get Washington interested in Arctic issues” Fuel Fix – Harry Weber: “As U.S. production soars, oil companies eye far horizons” Associated Press: “Colleges plan training for gas drilling jobs” Associated Press: “Illinois governor signs tough fracking regulations into…

Breakfast Links

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The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up: CQ – Anna McGeehan and Tait Militana: “House Panel Advances Bill to Boost Offshore Drilling, Oil and Gas Leases” Tri-City Herald – Geoff Folsom: “House approves amendment to create Manhattan Project National Historic Park” Las Vegas Review Journal – Alan Snel: “House leader presses for…

House Approves Measure Establishing Manhattan Project National Historic Park

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The House of Representatives today approved the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014, which included an amendment to establish a Manhattan Project National Historic Park.  The bipartisan amendment, offered by Congressman Doc Hastings (WA-04), Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), and Congressman Ben Luján (NM-03), is nearly identical to H.R. 1208 and would protect and provide…

Wildfires Breakout In Colorado

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This week, Colorado is tragically experiencing the most destructive wildfires in state history. Three major wildfires in Colorado are scorching thousands of acres, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate, and have destroyed hundreds of homes.  In addition to the fires in Colorado, wildfires are currently burning in New Mexico, Oregon and California. With the wildfires expected to…

Witnesses Agree on the Importance of Mineral Mining Reforms in America

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Today, the House Natural Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on “Mining in America: The Administration’s Use of Claim Maintenance Fees and Cleanup of Abandoned Mine Lands.”  This hearing examined mining claim maintenance fees and what can be done to make sure there is a strong “Good Samaritan” program in place to clean up…