Oil industry takes aim at export ban
The oil industry is fighting back against allegations that it is looking to recruit another country to challenge the U.S. ban on exporting American crude.
View ArticleOil export ban can be lifted piecemeal, analysis says
President Barack Obama should follow the lead of previous commanders-in-chief by creating exceptions to the United States' 39-year-old ban on exporting American crude, Sen. Lisa Murkowski argued Monday.
View ArticleSenate panel to consider opening US gas exports amid Ukraine crisis
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to vote as early as Wednesday on a plan to accelerate exports of U.S. natural gas as part of a broader measure to steer aid to Ukraine.
View ArticleSenate panel blocks vote on LNG export plan
A plan to accelerate U.S. natural gas exports in response to Russia's invasion of Crimea failed in the Senate on Wednesday, amid criticism that it could derail a Ukraine aid package.
View ArticleDemocrats challenge administration’s move on oil exports
Two Democratic senators are challenging the Obama administration's decision to allow a pair of Texas companies to sell barely processed ultra-light oil overseas, suggesting that the rulings run afoul...
View ArticleRobert Menendez floats ‘strategic’ crude exports
Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has historically opposed oil exports, but on Tuesday, he floated the possibility of "strategic" crude sales to U.S. allies while a nuclear deal with Iran is renegotiated.
View ArticleOil export ads launched as Congress nears vote on foreign crude sales
Oil export fans and foes are taking to the airwaves for the first time with advertisements addressing the issue, ahead of key votes on Capitol Hill.
View ArticleDemocratic senator says he’s open to oil exports
Michael Bennet's comments make him the latest Senate Democrat to suggest he is open to oil exports -- even if the support is predicated on other changes.
View ArticleSen. Pat Toomey seeks to shred biofuel mandates as part of oil exports bill
Before the Senate Banking Committee votes on legislation to lift the oil export ban on Thursday, the panel may consider whether to axe some U.S. biofuel mandates.
View ArticleSenate panel advances oil exports in near party-line vote, signalling trouble...
Although the Senate banking committee voted 13-9 to approve an oil exports bill, the panel debate on the measure illustrated hardening partisan division over the possible trade policy change.
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