Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act

CD-03: Lungren votes against increasing domestic oil supply : The ...

2008-12-17T19:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, H.R. 6251, moves to increase the amount of drilling for fossil fuels on federal lands. What did Congo Dan and 194 others find objectionable? The bill doesnâ€™t increase the amount of land ...

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CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

2008-12-07T19:00:00Z

... to expand drilling while investing as much as $20 billion in developing renewable and alternative energy technologies, and a â€œuse it or lose itâ€* proposal ( HR 6251 ) to compel oil and gas companies to drill on federal land that they ...

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CQ Politics | 2008 Legislative Summary: Offshore Oil Drilling Ban

2008-12-07T19:00:00Z

RockSpot: Thank You ... Thank You ... Thank You

2008-11-09T19:00:00Z

The Time for Liberty · Gates Reopens Aerial Refueling Tanker Bidding Proc... Act II: H.R. 6256-Responsible Ownership of Public... Air Cars to Hit Streets in India & Europe · â–º June (16). H.R. 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lea

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GAO: Interior should encourage faster oil and gas drilling on ...

2008-11-03T19:00:00Z

Russ Feingold, D-Wis., introduced similar legislation in the House (H.R. 6251) and Senate (S. 3239) earlier this year that would prohibit the Interior secretary from issuing new oil and gas leases to companies that fail to develop ...

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McCain Bil Oil: $881450 Since Offshore Flip Flop | Drudge Retort

2008-11-01T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (H.R. 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources Committee Majority Staff report, "The Truth About America's Energy: Big Oil Stockpiles ...

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Scrutiny Hooligans Â» Daniel Johnson Tells The Truth About Patrick ...

2008-10-21T20:00:00Z

-McHenry voted â€œnoâ€* to requiring oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres that they already hold leases for, which could produce 4.8 million barrels of oil and 44.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily (H.R. 6251, 6/26/08). ...

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Truth Test: 23rd Congressional District

2008-10-13T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 - No. HR 6515 - No. HR 6899 - Yes. HR 2776 - No. HR 5351 - No. Does that mean Democrat Ciro Rodriguez is following suit with his peers who are now willing to support drilling for oil? It would seem so. ...

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Mid-Atlantic States Labor Â» The consequential Congress: Part 2 ...

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 (Roll Call #469): Use it or Lose it â€“ June 26, 2008. The House passed legislation mandating oil companies to either drill on federal land they have leased or relinquish the right to do so. The â€œuse it or lose itâ€* bill was ...

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there's an oil slick on our house

2008-09-19T20:00:00Z

hr 6251 hr 6346 hr 6049 hr 6074 ...

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office of congresswoman shea-porter - shea-porter stands up to big ...

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

earlier this year, shea-porter co-sponsored hr 6251, the â€œresponsible federal oil and gas lease act.â€* this legislation requires oil companies to begin drilling on the land they currently have leased or face stiff penalties. ...

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How many times will Bachmann and Kline vote against "Drill baby ...

2008-09-16T20:00:00Z

Several months ago, the democrats tried passed (HR 6251). Thie common sense bill said that if oil companies had to start drilling immediaately on land that they had leased and permitted. Nothing stood in the way of drilling, ...

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Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Charlie Dent Warns Congress to Adopt ...

2008-09-15T20:00:00Z

Not the Republican You Might Think - Opinion - Smile Politely ...

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 had a similar â€œuse it or lose itâ€* provision. Johnson voted against both. Both failed. Phil Bloomer, Johnsonâ€™s press secretary, describes the laws as â€œsuperfelous,â€* and a â€œpublicity-grabbing stunt.â€* Bloomer contend

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An Idea That Makes More Sense Than "Drill Here, Drill Now"

2008-09-14T20:00:00Z

In response to these undeveloped leases, House leaders introduced HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. It is a "use it or lose it" policy: if the oil companies sit on their leases rather than drill, ...

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August 2008, Volume 3, Issue 8

2008-09-04T20:00:00Z

I am an original co-sponsor of HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, which provides a common sense solution to this problem. This bill prohibits oil companies from receiving new leases unless they have demonstrated ...

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Massa Press Conference: Deconstructing Kuhl

2008-09-02T20:00:00Z

He pointed to Kuhl's vote against HR 6251, the "use it or lose it" bill, which mandated that current lease holders must either drill or lose their leases. Massa also noted that Kuhl voted against renewable energy and green jobs bills 9 ...

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Energy Update July 2008

2008-08-31T20:00:00Z

A similar bill--H.R. 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, also known as the ``Use it or Lose It'' legislation--also failed to pass on June 26. However, the House voted 402 to 19 on June 26 to pass the Energy Markets ...

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oil development on federal lands and the outer continental shelf

2008-08-25T20:00:00Z

two bills were introduced that would have denied new leases to those lessees who were not developing their leases or producing oil or gas (hr 6251 and hr 6515). the two bills, including similar provisions, were introduced under ...

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news flash

2008-08-25T20:00:00Z

other notable mack votes on energy: 1) no on hr 6251, requiring oil companies to to develop existing leases before applying for new off-shore drilling (roll call no. 469, 110th congress, 2nd session); 2) yes on hr 4 (roll call 320, ...

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McHenry votes 'no' on solutions to oil problem

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

Yet, in June of this year, he voted "no" to a bipartisan bill (H.R. 6251) that would have required oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres where they already hold leases. Just last month, with gas prices at $4 per gallon, ...

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Democratic Candidate Julie Bornstein Calls Mack Mailer "Misleading"

2008-08-24T20:00:00Z

Other Notable Mack Votes on Energy: 1) NO on HR 6251, requiring oil companies to to develop existing leases before applying for new off-shore drilling (roll call no. 469, 110th Congress, 2nd session); 2) YES on HR 4 (roll call 320, ...

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conservatives arenâ€™t interested in comprehensive energy solutions ...

2008-08-21T20:00:00Z

no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. hr 6578. hr 6515. hr 6251. hr 6346. hr 6049. hr 6074. hr 6052. hr 6.

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nv 3rd congressional district: porter still dancing to same old ...

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

congressman porter voted against hr 6251, the responsible federal oil and gas lease act, [vote 469] that would have required the oil giants to develop the leases they already hold before acquiring others. he also voted against hr 3221, ...

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hereâ€™s whatâ€™s happening in congress:

2008-08-17T20:00:00Z

on june 26, the house took a vote on hr 6251 under a suspension of the rules (summary). this bill would require a business that holds leases to drill for oil or gas on federal land to develop those leases before being granted leases to ...

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don't insult to the resourcefulness, ingenuity and can-do spunk of ...

2008-08-15T20:00:00Z

hr-6049, hr.5351, hr.6515, hr.6251, hr.6346, hr.2776, but she voted yes on 05/18/06 - hr.5386 to prohibit offshore drilling along coastal states. . mccain: â€˜i have not missed any crucial voteâ€™ on energy legislation ...

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another idiotic missive from my congresswoman. my reply os on top ...

2008-08-14T20:00:00Z

thatâ€™s why i supported hr 6251, the responsible federal oil and gas lease act, which would require the oil industry to produce on the leases they already have or risk losing the right to bid on future leases. unfortunately, republican ...

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cappiello continues to embarrass himself

2008-08-14T20:00:00Z

last week, murphy voted for hr 6251, the responsible federal oil and gas lease act â€“ more commonly known as the â€œuse it or lose itâ€* bill â€“ which would deny oil and gas companies any new federal leases until they demonstrate they are ...

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deep thought 14

2008-08-12T20:00:00Z

additionally, on june 26, 2008, the house defeated a hr 6251, the responsible federal oil and gas lease act. this bill would have increased rental fees on non-producing oil and gas leases, shortened initial lease terms from ten to five ...

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democrats pick up on mchenryâ€™s doublespeak

2008-08-12T20:00:00Z

-mchenry voted â€œnoâ€* to requiring oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres that they already hold leases for, which could produce 4.8 million barrels of oil and 44.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily (hr 6251, 6/26/08). ...

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patrick mchenry votes against lower gas prices

2008-08-10T20:00:00Z

-mchenry voted "no" to requiring oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres that they already hold leases for, which could produce 4.8 million barrels of oil and 44.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily (hr 6251, 6/26/08). ...

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Energy Laws Doing More Harm than Good - Column - Industrial Heating

2008-08-09T20:00:00Z

Bill H.R. 6251 seeks to penalize oil companies with existing leases if, in federal opinion, the leased idle lands are not producing oil, whether or not it has any oil. The next Congress will have a new array of these same stupidities. ...

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enron loophole: by eliminating it, oil prices can be cut 50 ...

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

to expedite development representative defazio co-sponsored hr 6251, the use it or lose it act, a common sense bill requiring the oil industry to use the leases they already have, or risk losing the right to bid on future leases. ...

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68 Million acres for drilling

2008-08-06T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives also voted on HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. This legislation requires oil and gas companies to increase their production on the 68 million acres of federal lands, ...

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Moveon GIVE PEACE A VOTE in 2009

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

These minority protesting Do Nothing Members of Congress have had 8 Years at most 2 years at least to establish a stronger energy bill. 8 YEARS OF 2 OILMEN IN THE WhiteHouse =+$4GALLON !! Be Strategic Use Oil Reserves! Support HR 6251 ...

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congress vacations while americans suffer undaunted by polls ...

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

part of the democrat plan is contained in two bills, one of which is the â€œdrill responsibly in leased lands (drill) actâ€* (hr 6515), and the â€œresponsible federal oil and gas lease act of 2008â€* (hr 6251). west virginia congressman nick ..

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Opoona - auf Familiensuche

2008-08-04T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, garnered 223 votes, but not enough to secure a 2/3rds re. source: Heller and Porter support Oil Corporation Profitability. Ah, well, back to the drawing board and try again. ...

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now they're ready

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

hr 6578, hr 6515, hr 6251, hr 6346, hr 6049, hr 6074, hr 6052, hr 6. here's a few more of the opportunities republicans have had to act, from nancy pelosi's blog:. congressional action on gas prices & energy independence ...

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typical republican flip flop - and they have the nerve to blame ...

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

hr 6578. hr 6515. hr 6251. goes to show how hypocriticle republicans are when it comes to voting. to have the nerve to blame democrats shows their true two faced agenda !!!!!!!! this is why a defnate change is needed in washington by ...

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letters to the editors

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

hr 6251, vote 469, 6/26/08. * musgrave voted against releasing a small portion of the government's oil stockpile, the strategic petroleum reserve, to bring down gasoline prices. hr 6578, vote 527, 7/24/08 ...

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oil leases - use it or lose it

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

on june 26, the house voted on the responsible federal oil and gas lease act, the "use it or lose it" bill (hr 6251). this legislation will compel the oil industry to start drilling on the 68 million acres which they are currently ...

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The GOP Energy Plan: â€˜None of the Aboveâ€™

2008-07-29T20:00:00Z

[94 percent, Vote 469, 6/26/08, HR 6251]. Â· Releasing a small portion of the governmentâ€™s oil stockpile, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, to bring down gasoline prices. [81 percent, Vote 527, 7/24/08, HR 6578] ...

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AMERICAN NONSENSE Â» How to Avoid Turning a Victorious Loss into a ...

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

Seeing this, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall introduced H.R. 6251 on June 12. Formally it was called the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. Nicknamed the â€œuse it or lose itâ€* act, it would have ...

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The Four Apoplectic Horsemen - Souder, Buyer, Pence, & Burton

2008-07-26T20:00:00Z

While they were demanding that additional drilling be undertaken, they opposed HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, a bill that would have prohibited the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil and gas ...

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MyDD Help Me Win the Oil Argument!!

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

Democratic members of the house have recently introduced a bill (HR 6251). This bill forces their hand by compelling them to produce or hand the over their idle leases for someone who will. For data in last paragraph, ...

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OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - H.R.6578 Consumer Energy Supply Act ...

2008-07-24T20:00:00Z

HR 6578 HR 6515 HR 6251 HR 6346 ... Was this article useful? Yes or No. Source: Chill Baby, Chill. Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, we're finding the very best news and blog coverage about Congress ...

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THE FOUR APOPLECTIC HORSEMEN - SOUDER, BUYER, PENCE, & BURTON

2008-07-22T20:00:00Z

OpenCongress - U.S. Congress - S.3239 Responsible Federal Oil and ...

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

Related Bills:. H.R.6251. Related Issue Areas:. Public lands · Public contracts · Prospecting · Petroleum industry · 16 more · Petroleum in submerged lands · Oil well drilling · Oil and gas leases · N

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House leaders press national drilling program - Oil & Gas Journal

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 failed. House leaders now propose annual lease sales for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska to show, according to Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, that â€œDemocrats support increasing the domestic production of ...

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These Representatives Vote To Continue Energy Bans By Ken Moore

2008-07-21T20:00:00Z

FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 469(Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined) HR 6251 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY 26-Jun-2008 5:44 PM QUESTION: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended ...

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steve cohen's response to american solutions petition

2008-07-20T20:00:00Z

the responsible federal oil and gas lease act, hr 6251, would force oil and gas companies to either produce or give up federal onshore and offshore leases they are stockpiling by barring the companies from obtaining any more leases ...

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republican dentistry hr 6515 (drill)

2008-07-18T20:00:00Z

**note: this provision is identical to the â€œuse it or lose itâ€* bill (hr 6251) that failed to pass under suspension on july 10, 2008. under this provision, a company could be penalized if it does not produce oil or gas from areas that do ...

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how to avoid turning a victorious loss into a defeat

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

seeing this, house natural resources committee chairman nick j. rahall introduced hr 6251 on june 12. formally it was called the responsible federal oil and gas lease act of 2008. nicknamed the "use it or lose it" act, it would have ...

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[Jakes_Political_War_Room] Re: Begin Drilling on 68 Million Acres ...

2008-07-17T20:00:00Z

The bill Hinchey voted for today, HR 6251, the "Use It or > Lose > > > It" > > > > bill, would have compelled the oil and natural gas industries > to > > > > start drilling on the 68 million acres which they

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nancy pelosi: drop dead america!

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

it was a retread of a prior bill (hr 6251) that democrats rushed to the floor ahead of the july 4 recess under suspension of the rules, an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. the 223-195 vote on that bill june ...

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house leadership loses againâ€¦

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

last week, the house leadership tried to pass a bill, hr 6251, the responsible federal oil and gas lease act that would force oil companies to give up their current leases in federal lands if they are not actively drilling. ...

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relevant relevance

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

these claims have no merit, yet bills like the responsible federal crack and meth lease act (hr 6251) seek to penalize crack companies with existing leases if, in the federal government's opinion, these leases are not producing crack ...

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Re: [Jakes_Political_War_Room] Re: Begin Drilling on 68 Million ...

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

The bill Hinchey voted for today, HR 6251, the "Use It or Lose > > It" > > > bill, would have compelled the oil and natural gas industries to > > > start drilling on the 68 million acres which they are currently ...

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Gas Prices

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

Along with Representatives Nick Rahall, Ed Markey, and Maurice Hinchey, I introduced HR 6251, a bill to make oil companies "Use it or Lose it". Our legislation would compel the oil industry to start drilling on the 68 million acres ...

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Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

I rise today in support of the HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act. Over the last few months we have frequently heard claims from our colleagues on the other side of the aisle that opening up more federal lands to oil ...

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news from congressman joe sestak

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

congressman joe sestak (pa-07) voted to put in place one piece of his comprehensive energy strategy, as the house passed the responsible federal oil and gas lease act of 2008 (hr 6251), which the congressman cosponsored, requiring oil ...

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CQ Today - House Again Rejects â€˜Use-It-Or-Lose-Itâ€™ Energy Bill

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

It was a retread of a measure ( HR 6251 ) that Democrats rushed to the floor ahead of the July 4 recess under suspension of the rules, an expedited procedure requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The 223-195 vote on that bill June 26 ...

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shelley moore capito wants high gas prices

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

hr 6251, the "use it or lose it" bill, would jumpstart more production the day it is ratified by congress and signed by the president. what are we waiting for? why was this common sense legislation blocked? despite rep. ...

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OIL AND GAS: Pelosi eyes changes to 'use it or lose it' bill

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

Gene Green (D-Texas) said members of what he calls "Energy Democrats" met with Pelosi yesterday afternoon to discuss energy issues including the bill, HR 6251. "We talked about some of the stuff that we would like to do, and to try and ...

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Re: [Jakes_Political_War_Room] Re: Begin Drilling on 68 Million ...

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

The bill Hinchey voted for today, HR 6251, the "Use It or > Lose It" >> > > bill, would have compelled the oil and natural gas industries to >> > > start drilling on the 68 million acres which they are currently ...

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VA-6th Early Campaign Roundup : Star City Harbinger

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

What is utterly amusing is that H.R. 6251, sponsered by Nick Rahall (D) W.V., where it died a quick death on June 26, 08. So Sam is supporting a dead bill, once again, borrowed from someone else, to become his platform. ...

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confronting growing energy crisis

2008-07-13T20:00:00Z

that is why i voted for hr 6251, so that companies have to use it or lose it, and so consumers get a return from land the government has leased out. we must also promote responsible use of our nationâ€™s coal reserves, and that means ...

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Shea-Porter is for drilling & Sununu's health care bug

2008-07-09T20:00:00Z

Last month, Shea-Porter co-sponsored HR 6251, the â€œResponsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act.â€* This legislation requires oil companies to begin drilling on the land they currently have leased or face stiff penalties. ...

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Act II: HR 6256-Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

If it can even make it out of committee, it probably won't take all that long for the GOP (Grand Oil Party) to filibuster it, or vote it down since it has similar provisions to HR 6251 (Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) which ...

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Debbie Holmes: Simpson's Oil Stand

2008-07-08T20:00:00Z

Last week, Mike Simpson voted against HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, which discouraged oil and gas companies from buying leases in areas that they had no intention of utilizing This is yet another sign that Mike ...

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Repubs vote against Domestic Oil production

2008-07-07T20:00:00Z

However - almost all the Republicans voted against HR6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act. The Act moves to increase the amount of drilling for fossil fuels on federal lands without increasing the amount of land available ...

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does lois capps have gas?

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

the responsible federal oil and gas lease act (hr 6251), or the â€œuse it or lose itâ€* bill forces oil companies to produce oil and gas, or diligently develop, the 68 million acres of public land they already have leased, but are not using ...

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Act II: HR 6256-Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

If it can even make it out of committee, it probably won't take all that long for the Grand Oil Party to filibuster it or vote it down since it has similar provisions to HR 6251 (Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) which they ...

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Republicans Vote Against Quick Oil Drilling On Existing Leases

2008-07-06T20:00:00Z

Well, HR6251, called the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, moves to increase the amount of drilling for fossil fuels on federal lands without increasing the amount of land available for oil drilling. ...

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CQ Politics | High Gas Prices Shift Public Views on Domestic Oil ...

2008-07-03T20:00:00Z

But a bill ( HR 6251 ) described by Democrats as â€œuse it or lose it,â€* which would prohibit the Interior Department from granting new oil or natural gas drilling leases on public lands and offshore on the Outer Continental Shelf unless ...

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Geologist Say "Use It Or Lose It" Bill Will Increase Prices

2008-07-03T20:00:00Z

HR 6251's assumption is flawed, Green suggested in his letter. "The process of leasing, evaluating, drilling and developing an oil or natural gas field typically takes 5-10 years. Some fields come online sooner. ...

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Congressman fiddles while his electors burn with anger

2008-07-03T20:00:00Z

Thatâ€™s why I have cosponsored HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act. This important legislation would force oil and gas companies to either drill on or forfeit federal onshore and offshore leases. ...

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Geologist Say "Use It Or Lose It" Bill Will Increase Prices

2008-07-03T20:00:00Z

It is an apparent response to HR 6251, which House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (DW.Va.) introduced on June 12. Formally called the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008, the legislation has become ...

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Congressman Murphy calls for increase in drilling, action against ...

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to videotape Congressman Murphy's presser today in New Britain (or Murphy's presser on Wednesday in Danbury that was a stone throw away from David Cappiello's house). That being the case, when it comes ...

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Say YES to closing the Enron loophole, NO to increase in oil drilling

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

Last week, Murphy voted for HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act - more commonly known as the "Use It or Lose It" bill - which would deny oil and gas companies any new federal leases until they demonstrate they are ...

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West Virginia Blue:: Van Hollen on Hoppy's show Wednesday

2008-07-01T20:00:00Z

FACT: On Thursday, Capito opposed the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, which will compel the oil industry to start drilling on the 68 million acres in America which they are currently warehousing [HR 6251; roll call vote ...

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Cappiello Touts Energy Plan, Attacks Dems' 'False Choices'

2008-07-01T20:00:00Z

Last week, Murphy voted for HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act â€” more commonly known as the â€œUse It or Lose Itâ€* bill â€” which would deny oil and gas companies new federal leases until they demonstrate they are active

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"Dems Bring Scaled-Back Energy Agenda to Floor Today" Green Car ...

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6251 would bar oil companies from obtaining new leases unless they are working to develop their currently nonproducing tracts. Democrats say oil companies should not be clamoring for access to currently restricted areas when they ...

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Useless Elton Gallegly news - Brian Dennert here

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

Add HR 6251 to Gallegly's ongoing efforts to keep fuel prices high. The House bill would require oil companies to actually USE their federal oil leases or lose them on 68 million acres of federal land. Companies that are simply sitting ...

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Bachmann battles for Oil lobby; against kids and seniors!

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

(HR 6251) The biggest thing standing in the way of greater oil supply is not Democrats. It is the oil companies who do not want to drill any more. The oil companies have plenty of access to new supplies, but they do not want to drill ...

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More Hollywood

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

Below I posted a quote from a Democratic Congressman berating his colleagues for engaging in partisan grandstanding instead of problem solving. While I didnâ€™t mean to pick on one party or another, here are Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 ...

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"Use It Or Lose It" Loses

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

In an effort to pass some kind of energy bill before the 4th of July recess and having failed with their price gouging bill, the Democrats brought HR 6251 - the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act sponsored by Rep. ...

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Oil Company Leases: â€œUse It Or Lose Itâ€*

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

The official name is the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act â€” HR 6251. Either the â€œmediaâ€* has been awfully quiet about this bill, or Iâ€™ve just looked in all the wrong places; and I read several news sites regularly. ...

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Republicans Vote Against Quick Oil Drilling On Existing Leases

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

Critter Watch: Congress Takes a Holiday [poligirl.blog-city.com]

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

With all the calls for opening more of our land to oil and gas exploration and retrieval, the House crafted a bill, HR 6251 - the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act - (stop laughing at the responsible part) - that prohibits any ...

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Leases

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

Leases Act Congressman Nick Rahall--Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee--introduced legislation (HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) yesterday to require that. Most things in a natural gas lease can be ...

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Oil Chugs to Almost 143 per Gallon

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

The bill was the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (HR6251), which would have forbidden the granting of new leases on public land to oil companies that arenâ€™t using the leases they currently have to actually drill for oil. ...

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CD-03: Lungren votes against increasing domestic oil supply

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, HR 6251, moves to increase the amount of drilling for fossil fuels on federal lands. What did Congo Dan and 194 others find objectionable? The bill doesnâ€™t increase the amount of land ...

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Thatâ€™s My Congress Â» Republicans Vote Against Quick Oil Drilling ...

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

Well, H.R.6251, called the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, moves to increase the amount of drilling for fossil fuels on federal lands without increasing the amount of land available for oil drilling. ...

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Miller: Drilling In The Artic A Solution To Save At the Pump

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

Misnamed legislation such as HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008, would force oil and gas companies to produce oil from the land they lease. Companies that fail to produce would be barred from obtaining more ...

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BlueGrassRoots:: Oil Companies won't drill on oil rich land they ...

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

H.R. 6251 would force oil and gas companies to either produce or give up federal onshore and offshore leases they are stockpiling by barring the companies from obtaining any more leases unless they can demonstrate that they are ...

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Ellen's Illinois Tenth Congressional District Blog: Mark Kirk ...

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

The above is the business end of the proposed Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, H.R. 6251 rejected by Kirk and his fellow republicans (and 19 Democrats) on Thursday. The goal of the bill was to require the oil companies to use ...

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HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Fails House

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

On June 26, 2008, HR 6251 (Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) failed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill. ...

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HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act Fails House

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

On Jun 26, 2008, HR 6251 (Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) failed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds ...

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Miller Message--Week ending June 27 2008

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Ten years ago, House Republicans recognized the importance of increasing domestic energy production. Remembering the gas crises of the late 1970â€™s, I, along with my colleagues, want to end America â€™s reliance on foreign oil and ...

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Today in Congress/Open Thread

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (Rep. Rahall â€“ Natural Resources). Failed in the House on Thursday by a vote of 223-195, because the bill was brought under suspension of the rules, requiring a 2/3 majority to pass. ...

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Heller and Porter support Oil Corporation Profitability

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Nevada congressional Representatives Heller (R-NV2) and Porter (R-NV3) have helped defeat a measure that would have required oil companies to develop properties on a timely basis. [vote 469] HR 6251, the â€œResponsible Federal Oil and Gas ...

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Big Oil - The Fourth Branch of Government

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

When Vice President Dick Cheney declared in 2007 that he was a unique branch of government many of us laughed at his arrogance. But whoâ€™s laughing now. If youâ€™ve been following the discussions about the rising price of oil, ...

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Leases

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

... it may yield enough oil or natural gas to make the cost of the lease, and the costs of exploration and production, commercially viable Leases Act On June 12, Rahall introduced The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (HR 6251). ...

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National Do Not Call

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Roll Call #469, 5:44 pm, On passage of HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act; failed 223 - 195 (2/3 required), Shadegg not voting. This bill would have compelled oil companies that leased public lands to drill for oil . ...

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Legislation Requires Oil & Gas to Use Existing Leases First

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

Congressman Nick Rahall--Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee--introduced legislation (HR 6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act) yesterday to require that...

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Heller and Porter support Oil Corporation Profitability

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the â€œResponsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, garnered 223 votes, but not enough to secure a 2/3rds required to suspend the rules. The vote was 223-195. HR 6251 is a short bill, requiring simply that the Secretary of the ...

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Big Oil - The Fourth Branch of Government

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

The Fourth Branch of Government is in control. In the following video Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks in favor of the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act aka the "Use It or Lose It" Act (HR 6251) ...

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The Democratsâ€™ Abracadabra on Oil: EXIST!

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

In response to exploding prices at the pump, as well as John McCainâ€™s and the majority of Republicansâ€™ call to â€œdrill here, drill now, pay less,â€* the Dems this week introduced HR 6251, the â€œResponsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act

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Office of the House Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

2) H.R. 6251 - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (Rep. Rahall â€“ Natural Resources). Postponed Suspension Votes (13). 1) H.Res. 1294 - National Save For Retirement Week (Rep. Schwartz â€“ Ways and Means). 2) H.Con.Res. ...

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U.S. Representative Betty Sutton :: Representing Ohio's 13th District

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

H.R 6251 the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act: this legislation forces oil companies to use the more than 68 million acres of public land they already have leased, but are not using to produce energy. ...

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More Energy Supplies, Not More Taxes and Regulations, Are What We Need

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

These claims have no merit, yet bills like the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (H.R. 6251) seek to penalize oil companies with existing leases if, in the federal government's opinion, these leases are not producing oil soon ...

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today in congress/open thread

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

hr 6251 - responsible federal oil and gas lease act (rep. rahall â€“ natural resources). postponed suspension votes (13). h.res. 1294 - national save for retirement week (rep. schwartz â€“ ways and means). h.con.res. ...

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Dems Bring Scaled-Back Energy Agenda to Floor Today

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 would bar oil companies from obtaining new leases unless they are working to develop their currently nonproducing tracts. Democrats say oil companies should not be clamoring for access to currently restricted areas when they are ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR6251

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Bill Sali [R, ID-1] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act regarding HR6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act.

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Use It or Lose It, Make It or Fake It

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

A catchy slogan like â€œuse it or lose itâ€* is nice and all, but it represents a purely political, non-substantive approach toward US energy needs. HR 6251, which would â€œprohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing new Federal oil ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR6251

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act regarding HR6251 Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act.

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Failed 223-195, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act (HR 6251, Roll Call 469)

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Dems Bring Scaled-Back Energy Agenda to Floor Today

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

PAA: Take Action to Prevent Congress from Hurting Domestic Oil and ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

T his week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants the House of Representatives to consider HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act. The legislation is designed to force oil and natural gas companies to â€œuse or loseâ€* their ...

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Trio of Bills in House Address Drilling, Local Transit and Energy ...

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

The use-it-or-lose-it bill (HR 6251) would force energy companies to surrender oil and gas leases for territory that they are not drilling on. Democrats say energy companies now lease 68 million acres of government land and waters that ...

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Use it or Lose it, Play or Pay, Drill or Get out of Dodgeâ€¦.Fails

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the winsomely titled Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, fell far short of the two-thirds margin needed to pass under a suspension of the rules, 223-195. Reuters story here. The White House issued a tough and clearly ...

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The "Use It or Lose It" Law HR 6251

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

An obscure piece of legislation has roused the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) to send a lecture to Congressional leaders. A bill in the House of Representatives, HR 6251,...

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Leases

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources Committee Majority Staff report, The Truth About America's Energy: Big Oil Stockpiles . ...

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The "Use It or Lose It" Law HR 6251

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

TPM Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Obama: McCain Has ...

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Obama misses the opportunity to support H. R. 6251, use it or lose it. Stick it to big oil who collects profits but doesn't (attempt to) develop new reserves. Psychological impact yes but also a meaningful act! Posted by Avvocato ...

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Use It Or Lose It~!

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Impossible: Finding An Expert Who Says McCain's Energy Plan ...

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

6/12/2008 Democrats filed H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. A measure to compel oil & gas companies to 'use it or lose it' & produce on the 68 million acres of federal lands, both onshore and offshore, ...

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Big Oil? Partisan Politics?

2008-06-22T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, would ban oil companies from obtaining any more leases unless they start developing on the leases they already hold. Similar rules already in place on the coal industry ...

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

Amber6541 discusses the Dem response to the domestic oil drilling scam in The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251). (YatPundit). fbihop highlights policy differences between two NM Senate candidates in the ...

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) to Big Oil: Use It or Lose It

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources Committee Majority Staff report, "The Truth About America's Energy: Big Oil Stockpiles ...

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Just To Be Perfectly Clear on the Drilling Issue

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

Rahall (D-WV) introduced The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) last week, illustrating how energy companies are not using the federal lands and waters that are already open to drilling. ...

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Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

Open Thread and Diary Rescue

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

Hacktackular Part Two

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

HR 6251 directs the Secretary of the Interior to define what constitutes diligent development for oil and gas leases. DeFazio evens allows for the possibility that the definition of "diligent development" will still allow oil companies ...

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Getting Tired of Ensign Feigning Interest

2008-06-20T20:00:00Z

The Rahall legislation [The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) ] directs the Secretary of the Interior to define what constitutes diligent development for oil and gas leases. "As long as oil companies hold oil ...

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Congressman Wilson Wants to Drill for Oil

2008-06-20T20:00:00Z

WNYC - The Brian Lehrer Show: NIMBO (Not In My Back Ocean) (June ...

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (H.R. 6251), introduced June 12 by Nick Rahall (D-WV), would seem to undercut the need for drilling in protected ANWR and Florida areas. It would require oil and gas companies to ...

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Getting Tired of Ensign Feigning Interest

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

Video: Use It or Lose It oil lease and permit bill

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

The Democrats have come up with a Use It or Lose It bill or the The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251). Here's a video of a press conference supporting the legislation. Walz is to the right of the podium.

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Just To Be Perfectly Clear on the Drilling Issue

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive Â» Pelosi Calls ...

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

For further information on this issue, please click on the link regarding the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (H.R. 6251) : http://resourcescommittee.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=1 ...

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Oil Companies won't drill on oil rich land they currently are leasing.

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC â€“ Congressman DeFazio (D-Springfield) took steps to combat oil prices when he joined with nine of his democratic colleagues last week and introduced HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. ...

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Use it or Lose it: Congress Proposes Drilling Lease Ultimatum to ...

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

In order expedite the drilling of oil on off shore and federal land, Congress is proposing that oil USE THE LEASE for drilling purposes within a required period or simply forfeit the lease (HR 6251). I strongly support this bill and I ...

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Democratic Chairman Rahall to Big Oil: Use It or Lose It

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources Committee Majority Staff report, â€œThe Truth About Americaâ€™s Energy: Big Oil Stockpiles ...

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Big Oil holding back production. Imagine that!

2008-06-17T20:00:00Z

Tell your congressman and senators to support the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251). When you've got something that people need, the key to big profit is just let them have barely enough of it. ...

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Ditch Mitch KY | Ditch Mitch McConnell Â» Blog Archive Â» Quick Hit ...

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. â€“ Congressman DeFazio (D-Springfield) took steps to combat oil prices when he joined with nine of his democratic colleagues last week and introduced H.R. 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008. ...

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Bluestem Prairie: news about Tim Walz (MN-1): Urban legends R us ...

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

And read about a Democratic alternative: The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (H.R. 6251). From the House Natural Resources committee: . . .a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources ...

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oil in america

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

I HIGHLY suggest that you contact your Representatives, Senators, Governors and witch doctors about The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251). Here is a list of the members of the House of Representatives. ...

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Congress finds Big Oil holding back fields that could DOUBLE US output

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

If they didn't charge us less for giving them Iraq, why would they for ANWR? Tell your congressman and senators to support the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251).

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Off-Topic :: RE: How much U paying for gas?

2008-06-16T20:00:00Z

The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008 (HR 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent House Natural Resources Committee Majority Staff report... The 68 million acres of leased but inactive federal land ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and ...

2008-06-14T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 6251, The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act.

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Bursting the Oil Bubble: Sell Oil from the Strategic Petroleum ...

2008-06-12T20:00:00Z

In response to these undeveloped leases, House leaders introduced the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008, H.R. 6251. It would require big oil companies to either develop oil from their leases on federal public lands and ...

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rahall bill compels oil companies to "use it or lose it"

2008-06-12T20:00:00Z

the responsible federal oil and gas lease act of 2008 (hr 6251) is a direct response to the facts outlined in the recent house natural resources committee majority staff report, the truth about america's energy: big oil stockpiles ...

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bill action: failed house: hr 6251: responsible federal oil and ...

2008-06-12T20:00:00Z

failed house 223-195, 16 not voting with 91% of democrats supporting, 95% of republicans opposing. roll call. [this event matched these trackers: active legislation ]

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Once Again Mr. Yarmuth, I Present To You Facts

2008-06-12T20:00:00Z

Young points out in his response to the much ballyhooed HR 6251 (The Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act of 2008) such facts as how the new bill just restates things that are already law, how the process works, and real business ...

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H.R.6251: Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease ... - OpenCongress

2008-06-11T01:00:00Z