H.R.6515 - Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008

To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an expeditious environmentally responsible program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Short: Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act of 2008 as introduced.

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07/28/08
Sparks fly over energy policies

Schauer also criticized Walberg for voting against HR 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Land (DRILL) Act, a bill to promote the respo...

Source: The Hillsdale Daily News, MI
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07/27/08
Who is the obstructionist?

On July 17, our congresswoman voted against the "Responsible Drilling Act" (HR 6515). Her "nay" vote was one of 34 in the House of Repres...

Source: The Coloradoan, CO
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07/26/08
HOW THEY VOTED

Alaska oil reserve: The House rejected HR 6515 to direct the Interior Secretary to quickly offer competitive leases for oil and natural g...

Source: al.com, AL
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07/22/08
Letters from readers

A "yes" vote would have passed HR 6515. (Corrine Brown, yes; Ander Crenshaw, no; John Mica, no; Cliff Stearns, no; Jack Kingston, no). Su...

Source: Florida Times-Union, FL
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07/20/08
Another US House energy bill falls...

But HR 6515 also contained language aimed at producing crude oil quickly from the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska while continuing exis...

Source: Oil & Gas Journal, TX
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07/19/08
How Texans voted in Congress

'Use It or Lose It': Failed, 244-173, to reach a two-thirds majority needed to pass a bill (HR 6515) giving oil companies a "use it or lo...

Source: Houston Chronicle, United States
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07/18/08
HOW THEY VOTED

A yes vote was to pass HR 6515. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mahoney; voting against: Mack. Spy budget, energy: Members refu...

Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL
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07/17/08
Delegation fighting offshore drilling

The legislation, HR 6515, was brought up under a fast-tracking, parliamentary process that failed to gain the two-thirds majority needed ...

Source: Connecticut Post, CT
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07/17/08
Daily Pain at the Pump Legislative...

HR 6515 failed by a vote of 244-173. The measure would have required energy companies to develop their existing leases or lose them. ...

Source: Helicopter Association International, VA
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07/17/08
'Rig' The Election

Thursday's charade on HR 6515 allegedly was about opening up the National Petroleum Reserve Area in northwest Alaska. The reality was tha...

Source: Investor's Business Daily (subscription)
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12/08/10
H.R.6515: American Microturbine Ma...

HR 6515, The American Microturbine Manufacturing and Clean Energy ... HR 6515 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the...

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12/22/08
UAW a Major Factor in the Big Thre...

Bill H.R. 6515, Use it or Lose it: How to Stifle Oil Exploration with Misdirection and a Smile · Press Release, John McCain: John McCainâ...

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12/09/08
Conservatives for Corker: Corker t...

Newton & Scharf's Enemy of the State..."The Mother... H.R.3221..Corker holds tough, Alexander well...? Corker: Public backs new oil drill...

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12/04/08
Conservatives for Corker: Corker o...

Corker: Public backs new oil drilling · H.R.6515 "Drill Responsibly" aka "The Never Drill ... With a Commitment to Fix the MED Issue, Ale...

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12/02/08
Do Unions Speak For Workers Or Sil...

Obama Post Election Satire: A Look At Ourselves · Rick Davis, McCain Campaign Manager · Short Takes and Random Thoughts About Election 20...

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12/01/08
Conservatives for Corker: Chamblis...

Corker: Public backs new oil drilling · H.R.6515 "Drill Responsibly" aka "The Never Drill ... With a Commitment to Fix the MED Issue, Ale...

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11/18/08
Conservatives for Corker: Blunderi...

Corker: Public backs new oil drilling · H.R.6515 "Drill Responsibly" aka "The Never Drill ... With a Commitment to Fix the MED Issue, Ale...

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10/24/08
New York Congress Candidates-2008 ...

HR 6515 (+) Voted Yes on Alternative Energy Tax Incentives HR 6049 (NO!)Representative Gary L. Ackerman, Democratic (-) Voted Yes on Oil ...

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10/13/08
Truth Test: 23rd Congressional Dis...

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 ...

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09/21/08
The Great Energy Bail Out (Pre-Ele...

H.R. 6515, the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands Act, another pretty-sounding piece of leftist fodder is in there. Piled on to that is th...

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