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Local Government Perspectives on Water Infrastructure February 28, 2012
Opening Statement of Senator James M. Inhofe
Good News for Oklahoma: TransCanada Decision Means Cushing Pipeline Back on Track February 27, 2012
Inhofe requests field hearing in Cushing, OK to address federal approval for portion of pipeline from Cushing to the Gulf
Inhofe: High Gas Prices are Exactly What President Obama Wants February 23, 2012
President Obama failed to mention that his EPA plans to propose strict gasoline regulations which will raise the price at the pump by 25 cents per gallon.
Bipartisan, Bicameral Concern about FWS Listing Priority for Lesser Prairie Chicken February 21, 2012
Oklahomans need to know exactly why the ranking of this species has changed so dramatically on the agency's priority list over such a short period of time.
GAO Report Confirms almost $2 Billion in EPA’s Superfund Special Accounts Sitting Idle February 17, 2012
"Today's GAO report confirms my concern that EPA is allowing almost $2 billion in taxpayer dollars to sit idle instead of using it for its intended purpose
Inhofe Introduces Measure to Stop One of Obama-EPA’s Most Expensive Rules February 16, 2012
Senate Democrats claim they want to rein in the Obama-EPA; It's time to actually do it.
Inhofe: Obama Trying to Take Credit for 5,800 Nuclear Jobs While Having Covert Anti-Nuclear Agenda February 15, 2012
"It's laughable that President Obama and Secretary Chu are now trying to take credit for the creation of 5,800 new nuclear jobs today in Georgia
Inhofe Requests Hearing on ‘RINgate’ February 14, 2012
It will be American consumers who ultimately pay the price as most of the additional costs incurred by industry will be passed on to them in the form of higher prices at the pump due to the tight margins in the motor fuel marketplace.
Vitter, Inhofe Continue Investigation Into Allegations of Scientific Misconduct by Obama Admin. February 13, 2012
Serious lack of scientific integrity within the Obama Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Interior
Inhofe Oversight of EPA’s $2.26 Billion in Uncommitted Funds Ongoing February 10, 2012
EPA did not answer these two questions from my initial letter leads me to assume they do not have an answer - and that is unacceptable.
New Nuclear Reactors in Georgia To Create 5,800 Jobs February 9, 2012
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concluded its mandatory hearing for Southern Company's license application to build two new reactors at their Vogtle plant in northeastern Georgia
Inhofe Blasts Evangelical Environmental Network’s Claim that EPA’s Agenda is “Pro-life” February 8, 2012
Utility MACT is not about public health
EPA, IG and EPA confirm need for increased transparency in permitting process February 3, 2012
"It is unfortunate that these reports prove that the regulated community cannot depend on the Obama EPA to have an open and transparent permit process"
Nader Out of Inhofe-Markey Global Warming Debate February 2, 2012
Manmade Global Warming, Cap and Trade
Congressional Republicans Continue Oversight of EPA’s Flawed Scientific Process January 31, 2012
"EPA still has not released the PWG's report which could raise serious concerns about the quality of science used by this Administration."
Inhofe Applauds Keystone Bill Introduction January 30, 2012
Bipartisan legislation that approves the Keystone XL pipeline through Congress under Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, instead of through executive approval
Obama-EPA Moving Quietly to Impose Gas Tax January 27, 2012
Once upon a time, President Obama vowed not to raise the gas tax until the economy recovers. If this is what he calls economic recovery, we are in big trouble
Op-Ed: No Need to Panic About Global Warming January 27, 2012
There's no compelling scientific argument for drastic action to 'decarbonize' the world's economy.
Obama-EPA Destroying More Jobs in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland January 26, 2012
The 529 jobs lost today are just the tip of the iceberg
Inhofe Comments on State of the Union Address January 25, 2012
Americans need regulatory relief, want jobs, affordable energy prices, and the increased energy security
The Hill: Holding Obama to his word on energy projects January 24, 2012
The American people no longer care about global warming - they care about creating jobs and strengthening our energy security.
Nothing sound about EPA science January 24, 2012
In case you missed it...
Inhofe: EPA Response to Pavillion Letter Inadequate January 20, 2012
"EPA has gotten off to a dubious start and going forward, its investigation can have no credibility if it is not held to the highest standards."
Inhofe Welcomes News of Wodder Withdrawal January 20, 2012
The nomination of Rebecca Wodder
Senators Ask Administrator Jackson to hold Pavillion Study to Highest Scientific Standards January 20, 2012
"Our country's need for more domestic energy is undeniable, and natural gas development offers an opportunity to meet some of that need. "
House, Senate Lawmakers Highlight Concerns with EPA “Sue & Settle” Tactic for Backdoor Regulation January 20, 2012
"The settlement of a lawsuit is a powerful tool for revising EPA's authority and writing new regulations"
Inhofe Blasts Obama Keystone Decision January 18, 2012
Thousands of Oklahoman, American Jobs Rejected by Obama Administration
Editorial: President Obama will be sending a clear message with Keystone XL decision January 18, 2012
In the December deal to extend the payroll tax cut by two months, Republicans stipulated that the president move up his deadline.
Inhofe, Vitter: GAO Report Shows that Flawed Scientific Process at EPA Continues January 13, 2012
EPA's scientific methods and integrity.
Bipartisan Concern EPA Regulations Will Lead to Higher Gas Prices January 12, 2012
Senators Ask EPA Administrator Jackson to Examine Tier 3 Costs on American Families