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Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Increased American Energy

| Posted in Blog

On the heels of President Obama’s own Jobs Council rebuking his Administration’s anti-energy policies, a new poll released this week illustrates overwhelming public support for increased U.S. oil and natural gas production. According to a Harris Interactive poll conducted last December, 70% percent of Americans support increased access to U.S. oil and natural gas. Below are a few other…

Hastings Applauds Decision to Withdraw Controversial Interior Nominee

| Posted in Press Release

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration’s decision to withdraw Rebecca Wodder’s nomination for Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks: “From the very beginning there were serious concerns and questions raised about this failed nominee’s previous employment and ability to…

Chairman Hastings' Op-Ed in EnergyGuardian: Ocean policy reaches far beyond the sea

| Posted in Op-Eds and Speeches

Guest Opinion: Ocean policy reaches far beyond the sea By House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings Energy Guardian January 20, 2012 If there’s one accomplishment President Obama can take credit for during his first term in office, it’s expanding the size and reach of the federal government. While this may be good for government bureaucrats, the policies and…