Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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John Manzella on Raising Energy Taxes
John Manzella, internationally-recognized author and speaker on trade, policy, business, and globalization, spoke about the impact of higher energy taxes on the economy and American consumers on the Neal Asbury radio show, a production of Atlantic Radio Network (ARN).
More Taxes Limits Access to Energy Resources
The Heritage Foundation: "Despite President Obama's rhetoric about advancing the interests of America's middle class, his policies will cost Americans more money, limit their access to America's energy resources, and provide little, if any, environmental benefit."
Raising Taxes in these Economic Times is a Recipe for Disaster
The Administration's proposed FY 2010 budget calls for at least $400 billion in new taxes and fees on the oil and natural gas industry. With America in the midst of an economic recession, now is not the time to impose new taxes.
The Government is Delaying Access to New Domestic Energy Production
The government is still delaying access to new sources of oil and natural gas at a time when we need to produce more domestic energy. Even though Congress opened access to areas on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in 2008, the government, specifically the Department of the Interior (DOI) Minerals Management Service (MMS) still needs to lease these areas for development.
Access to Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Creates Jobs and Revenue
A recent ICF International study found that development of America's vast domestic oil and natural gas resources that had been kept off-limits by Congress until recently could generate more than $1.7 trillion in government revenue, create thousands of new jobs and enhance the nation's energy security by significantly boosting domestic production.
Polls Show that Americans Support Domestic Energy Development and Offshore Access
The Gallup organization released a new poll showing that for the first time, a majority of Americans believe economic growth should be given the priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent.
Domestic Sources of Oil and Natural Gas Will Be an Important Bridge to Energy Future
At a time when we need all the energy we can find, increasing access to domestic sources of oil and natural gas would enhance our energy security.