Dear Colleague,
Today, the House will consider H.R. 1947, the “Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013.”
As part of House Republicans’ effort to combat unnecessary spending and burdensome federal regulations, Representative Flores (TX-17) has sponsored an amendment that would require the USDA Inspector General (IG) to prepare and submit a report detailing all… Read more »
The Natural Resources Morning News Round-up:
National Journal – Matt Vasilogambros: “Can Natural Gas Really Deliver American Energy Independence?”
Associated Press: “Fed: fracking study won’t be done until 2016”
Associated Press: “Feds to help with tribal land buyback program”
Indian Country Today – Rob Capriccioso: “Power… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
