Analysis

• Fracking “FRESH” Act Stinks of Dirty Money

  Karen Showalter, May 31st, 2012

  The oil & gas industry has once again bought favor from Congress. The Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands (FRESH) Act will remove the federal government’s authority to regulate the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Introduced in the Senate in March 2012 by Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), and in the House by Representative...
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• New Study: Oil Subsidies Waste Money, Don’t Encourage Production

  Lorne Stockman, May 25th, 2012

  Thanks to The Checks and Balances Project for this cross post and Headwaters Economics for the study. When you fill up your tank for vacation this summer, keep in mind that the dial at the pump is spinning faster than you think. In addition to what you pay at the pump, your tax dollars are...
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• Dirty Energy Money Buys Yet Another Keystone Vote

  Karen Showalter, May 18th, 2012

  The House of Representatives took a non-binding vote earlier today on whether to support inclusion of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in a transportation bill currently being negotiated by both chambers. It passed 261-152. The influence of dirty energy money has once again reared its ugly head. Those voting in favor of the inclusion of...
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