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The Time Is Now for U.S. Energy Independence

U.S. energy independence will stabilize and lower fuel prices for Americans suffering under record high inflation.

Christina Smith March 23, 2022
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Methane Taxes Will Stifle American Energy Production

Methane taxes will damage American energy production and put the country further into debt.

Christina Smith November 19, 2021
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Congress Should Reject New Taxes on Natural Gas

With Americans already suffering under the Biden economy, Congress should not impose a new tax on natural gas. 

Christina Smith November 5, 2021
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Irresponsible Spending and the Texas Energy Crisis

Irresponsible spending and subsidies for energy companies led to disaster for Texas during the winter storm. 

Frances Floresca March 2, 2021
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New USDA Mandate for Biofuels Should be Withdrawn

The USDA’s historic approach to “market-driven blend rates” has been to aggressively pursue unachievable biofuel mandates that put manufacturing jobs at risk. 

Thomas Schatz February 21, 2020
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Ohio Senate to Vote on Nuclear Bailout

FirstEnergy Solutions’ (FES) nuclear power plant in Akron, Ohio needs a taxpayer funded bailout according to the company.

Allen Johnson July 17, 2019
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Ohio House Bill 6 Would Hurt Consumers in the Buckeye State

Ohio lawmakers are considering raising consumer’s energy bills in the Buckeye State to bail out two unprofitable nuclear power plants which have been scheduled for shut down in two years.

Allen Johnson May 15, 2019
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Benefits of 5G

With all the focus on creating a nationwide fifth generation (5G) network, questions often arise about why it is important for the U.S. to lead in 5G development, the benefits of moving to 5G, and why is there a continual push for more spectrum to...

Deborah Collier April 25, 2019
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Texas House Bill 3995 Would Hurt Consumers in the Lone Star State

It has been 20 years since the Texas legislature moved to end regulated energy rates and break up monopolies.

Allen Johnson April 2, 2019
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Nuclear Bailouts - A Radioactive Cost to Taxpayers

On March 22, 2019, the Trump Administration took another step to act on the president’s campaign promise to financially support coal and nuclear power. 

Allen Johnson March 29, 2019
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State Energy Bailouts Pose More Urgent Threat Than Green New Deal

The Green New Deal and its associated hyperbole have commanded most of the recent attenti

Spencer Chretien March 12, 2019
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19 Things States Should Not Do In 2019

Governors and legislators new and old taking office this month will be inundated with advice from all directions.  Each special interest and left-wing or right-wing single-issue activist group will have scheduled meetings between its highest-paid...

Spencer Chretien January 31, 2019

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