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

Corrections for July 1

2008-07-01T20:00:00Z

â€¢In Sunday's front section, the feature "Your Votes in Washington" incorrectly reported that the House passed a bill (HR 6251) on June 26 with a "use it or ...

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Thompson votes for oil companies to 'use it or lose it'

2008-06-28T20:00:00Z

The â€œUse It or Lose Itâ€* bill (HR 6251), co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Thompson, gives oil companies an incentive to explore already available lands, ...

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Begin Drilling On 68 Million Acres

2008-06-26T20:00:00Z

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 ...

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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 (HR 6251) seek to penalize oil companies with existing leases if, ...

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Gordon co-sponsors use it or lose drilling bill

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act, would prohibit the US Interior Department from issuing new federal oil and gas drilling leases to ...

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AAPG: 'Use it or lose it' bill could be harmful

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

It is an apparent response to HR 6251, which House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (DW.Va.) introduced on June 12. ...

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The Wilderness Society Commends Responsible Energy Bills

2008-06-21T20:00:00Z

The bills -- HR 6251, introduced by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall, HR 6256, introduced by Reps. Ed Markey, Rahm Emmanuel, ...

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Wilson wants more drilling on federal lands

2008-06-18T20:00:00Z

HR 6251, the Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act would force oil and gas companies to either produce or give up federal onshore and offshore leases. ...

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