Murkowski: Addressing Rising Gasoline Prices is National Imperative
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, made the following opening statement at today’s hearing on gasoline price trends: (click photo to watch video) “It’s true that many factors are driving up fuel costs for Americans. Some are beyond the control of the President […]
Murkowski Offers ANWR, Permitting Amendments to Energy Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed her frustration over the inability to vote on amendments to S.2204 due to the Senate Majority Leader blocking all Republican amendments. “This is the only energy bill that’s been up for debate on the Senate floor this Congress and instead of having a real discussion […]
Focus on the Facts
“A week or so ago, I came to the floor to talk about the general issues of gasoline prices and domestic energy production. I believe it’s important for us to use accurate facts as we are talking about our energy challenges and we work on energy policy issues. Only by using actual facts can we […]
Approval of Spill Response Plan Moves Shell Closer to Exploration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today congratulated the Obama administration for its approval of Shell’s spill response plan for Alaska’s Beaufort Sea. “Today’s approval by Interior marks one of the last major hurdles that Shell must overcome to explore for oil in […]
Murkowski: Raising Taxes on Oil Producers Will Not Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today took to the Senate floor to speak in favor of decreasing America’s dependence on OPEC imports by increasing domestic oil production. Murkowski made her comments during debate over legislation offered by Democrats to increase taxes on American oil producers by about $2 billion a year. The full […]
Murkowski Comment on EPA New Source Performance Standards for CO2 Emissions from Power Plants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following comment on the release of draft climate regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “While I am still reviewing the full rule, it’s clear that the administration has decided to try to outlaw coal – one of America’s most abundant, affordable and secure […]
Sen. Murkowski: Leasing Must Focus on Best Prospects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today responded to the Obama administration’s proposal to hold a lease sale in Cook Inlet as part of the 2012-2017 five-year plan. “I appreciate the president’s newfound interest in increasing domestic production and his decision to offer leases in Cook Inlet. His interest would be most useful, […]
Bingaman on Forest Service Planning Rule
“The new forest planning rule is good news for our National Forest watersheds, local economies and outdoor recreational opportunities. I’m pleased that the rule provides for more public engagement and lower costs for developing strong, collaborative and science-based land management plans. After many years and many attempts to reform the National Forest planning process, I […]
Week Ahead: March 26 – 30
On Thursday, March 29, the full committee will examine current and near-term price expectations and trends for gasoline and other refined petroleum products. Witnesses inside Dr. Howard Gruenspecht, acting administrator and deputy administrator, Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy; Dr. Daniel Yergin, chairman, IHS Cambridge Energy Research Associates, Washington, DC; Frank Verrastro, senior vice […]
President’s Cushing Visit Highlights His Continuing Obstruction of Keystone XL Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-AK, today joined Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D.; Richard Lugar, R-Ind.; John Cornyn, R-Texas; Roy Blunt, R-Mo.; and David Vitter, R-La.; in criticizing President Obama’s visit to Cushing, Oklahoma, saying it highlights his continued obstruction of the Keystone XL pipeline project while the economy languishes and gas prices continue […]