Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’

Hal Rogers just called EPA and its administrator “contemptible” (several times) for withholding Clean Water Act permits for coal mining. It’s gripping testimony. Continue reading Approps Chair: EPA, Jackson ‘contemptible’

House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing

Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers had a terrific opening statement at today’s House Appropriations hearing ripping EPA for its war against fossil fuels, secret science and for consolidating the agency budget toward Obama-favored programs (like climate change) and away from grants to states. Continue reading House Appropriations Chair rips EPA at hearing

Obama Energy Chief Bombshell Admission

“The Energy Department isn’t working to lower gasoline prices directly, Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday after a Republican lawmaker scolded him for his now-infamous 2008 comment that gas prices in the U.S. should be as high as in Europe.” Continue reading Obama Energy Chief Bombshell Admission

Financing Agenda 21: Tax ‘societal ills’ for ‘sustainable planet’

“Taxing financial transactions or trade in arms, tobacco and fuel might help” green the planet. Continue reading Financing Agenda 21: Tax ‘societal ills’ for ‘sustainable planet’