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Inhofe Letter Targets EPA Air Rule on Hydraulic Fracturing April 16, 2012
"These rules are also just another indication that President Obama's global warming regime is alive and well
Obama Administration’s War on Natural Gas Continues To Expand April 13, 2012
"My bill ensures that states will continue to have the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing - not the federal government
EPA’s Water Guidance Overreach Cometh… April 11, 2012
EPA Power Grab
Inhofe Applauds Gov. Fallin for Remarks on Energy April 7, 2012
‘The energy crisis we are facing today isn't a lack of energy resources; it's a lack of leadership. That starts at the top, with our President.’
Inhofe Calls for Senate EPW Hearing on GSA Extravagance April 4, 2012
We should hold a hearing to get to the bottom of this scandal and ensure that it never happens again.
Inhofe Blasts Obama’s Latest Falsehoods: Cap And Trade Edition April 3, 2012
"The irony here is that it was President Obama and his Democratic allies - not Republicans - who blocked the passage of the most aggressive legislation in history"
Inhofe Welcomes NRC Approval for Two Nuclear Reactors that will Create up to 3,800 Jobs March 30, 2012
"Today's announcement that the NRC has approved licenses for two nuclear reactors in South Carolina that will create up to 3,800 new jobs is great news, especially in these economic times,"
Inhofe and Boxer Introduce Bipartisan North American Wetland Conservation Act Reauthorization March 30, 2012
"NAWCA has proven to be a powerful incentive for generating non-federal contributions to wildlife habitat in all 50 states."
Senate Defeats Obama Oil and Gas Tax Hike Again March 29, 2012
"During the Senate debate this week, Republicans provided a stark contrast to the Democrats' war on affordable energy. "
Congressional Republicans Continue to Put Pressure on Obama Admin. To Halt Water Guidance Overreach March 28, 2012
"The Obama EPA appears that it will stop at nothing in order to aggressively expand its regulation of small businesses, farmers, property owners and Americans across the country.
Inhofe Introduces Legislation to Ensure States, Not Federal Government, Regulate Hydraulic Fracturin March 28, 2012
Fracturing Regulations are Effective in State Hands Act (FRESH Act)
Senators Fight to Stop EPA’s Takeover of All Water March 28, 2012
Introduce Legislation to halt EPA's draft Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Guidance
Inhofe Files Amendments to Halt Obama’s War on Affordable Energy March 27, 2012
"Today I am pleased to introduce a number of common-sense amendments that will help unleash American energy production,"
Inhofe Vows to Halt Obama EPA Global Warming Regulations March 27, 2012
Americans can be certain that the President is going forward to fulfill his campaign promise that under his plan of a cap-and-trade system electricity prices would 'necessarily skyrocket.'
Inhofe:  Menendez Bill tax increases continue Obama’s war on fossil fuels March 26, 2012
"While the President was going around the country last week trying to convince everyone that he's actually pro-oil and gas, he laid the groundwork for Senators Menendez and Reid to push a bill through the Senate to raise taxes on the industry
Inhofe Welcomes EPA Inspector General’s Office Investigation Into EPA’s Scientific Process March 26, 2012
"The Obama EPA has shown time and time again that the scientific foundation of its regulatory agenda is not sound."
Oklahoma KRMG: Fact Check: Obama’s fast-tracking of pipeline won’t speed construction March 22, 2012
This project was already well underway.
Obama tries to take credit for pipeline in Cushing, OK March 22, 2012
Inhofe asks EPA Administrator Jackson to explain anti-fossil fuel agenda
Hearing on Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Hearing March 22, 2012
Opening Statement of Senator James M. Inhofe: The funds requested by EPA are being used to create draconian new regulations with the goal of driving up electricity and gasoline prices.
Obama in Oklahoma: Rhetoric vs. Reality March 22, 2012
The reelection rhetoric we will hear from President Obama as he stands in an oilfield in Oklahoma tomorrow is designed to put a positive spin on the failed energy policies he has no intention of giving up on.
Welcome to Oklahoma, Mr. President; CNN Reports: “The place is booming” March 21, 2012
President Obama's war on affordable energy,
Oversight Hearing on Review of the Environmental Protection Agencys Mercury and Air Toxics Standards March 20, 2012
This rule isn't about public health. It's about one thing - killing coal - as a gift to Obama's political allies: the environmental movement and crony capitalists who profit through government intervention.
Oklahoma to Welcome President Obama on Pipeline Project March 16, 2012
"Unfortunately, we know President Obama's visit is little more than a campaign stop in an attempt to put a favorable spin on his dismal energy record, because current gas prices threaten his job."
Lessons from Fukushima, One Year Later March 15, 2012
Inhofe Opening Statement: Full Committee and Subcommittee hearing
Inhofe Working to Move CNG Legislation Through Congress March 13, 2012
Time to Put Politically Motivated Amendments Aside and Focus on Legislation that Has a Real Opportunity
Senate Democrats Reject Keystone Construction March 8, 2012
Democrats side with Obama Instead of Constituents
Democrats Reject Latest Bipartisan Attempt to Rein in Obama-EPA’s Job-Killing Agenda March 8, 2012
The vote on these amendments was a moment of truth for Obama's job-killing greenhouse gas regulations
Inhofe Introduces Bill to Improve Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule March 2, 2012
EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule has had problems since its 2010 implementation.
Sec. Chu refuses to retract statement that the goal is to boost price of gas to levels in Europe March 1, 2012
The overall goal is to decrease our dependency on oil; to build and strengthen our economy and decrease our dependency on oil
Inhofe Exposes Latest Obama-EPA Gas Tax Attempt February 29, 2012
"As Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and a chief critic of the Obama-EPA's war on affordable energy, I demand that the agency fully explain its justification for this massive gas tax increase."