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State Dept. Cleared In Keystone Probe
09 Feb 2012
of the pipeline, which would stretch from Canada to Texas and pass through six US states, will create jobs. Democrats accuse the Republicans of being a mouthpiece for big oil companies. Copyright (c) 2012 Dow Jones & Company Inc. ...
Team Obama Wants Super PAC…
07 Feb 2012
Court in person for the court’s decision to overturn the McCain-Feingold campaign finance laws. “It could be the oil industry, it could be the insurance industry, it could even be foreign-owned corporations. You don’t know because they don ...
Stocks Dip, Best Jan. Since Late '90s
31 Jan 2012
company also raised its dividend. — U.S. Steel Corp. gained 4 percent after it reported strong demand for pipes from the oil industry from October through December. The company was also optimistic about this quarter. — Agriculture conglomerate Archer ...
26 Jan 2012
the final lease sale of offshore acreage in the central Gulf of Mexico, scheduled for late June, with conditions meant to make sure that oil companies develop the leases they acquire, officials said. Read more: The Wall Street Journal ...
After three years, it's time to…
25 Jan 2012
promised to tax the wealthy and lambasted oil companies, and offered the vision of an economy
wants to take tax breaks away from oil companies, give those to high tech companies
action committees. Sadly though, oil companies, in so many ways, have been blocked
...
TRANSCRIPT: Obama's 2012 State…
24 Jan 2012
or solar or battery industry to China or Germany because we refuse to make the same commitment here. We have subsidized oil companies for a century. That's long enough. It's time to end the taxpayer giveaways to an industry that's rarely been more ...
President Obama, please use…
24 Jan 2012
Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said recently his country is ready and able to meet any increase in demand. Finally, western oil companies have developed new technologies that allow Canada , Brazil and the United States to become major energy exporters. Advances ...
Senate Rivals Strike Ad-Limit Deal
23 Jan 2012
League of Conservation Voters issued a statement Monday saying it was inclined to honor the agreement. "The only thing oil companies have going for them are their deep pockets, so if this agreement will help sideline them, we welcome it," said Navin ...
Sophia Bush disappointed in…
17 Jan 2012
a big wake up call to everyone. When our president is supposed to barter our health care as individuals for the rights for oil companies, what are we talking about? Where do we live? That's not the way I want things to go, I know that.” Bush said that ...
Ex-CIA Chief: Iran is Top Threat
06 Jan 2012
past few weeks. And now with the imposition of sanctions against the Iranian national bank and the impact that will have on the oil industry, you are seeing great stresses within the Iranian leadership structure." Read more: FOX News ...
Hormuz Blockade Could Raise Fuel Costs
30 Dec 2011
said Iran would block oil deliveries through the Strait if global powers imposed sanctions targeting his own country's oil industry. Iran is the fourth largest oil producer in the world. While experts say Iran is unlikely to actually close the Strait ...
Pentagon: Iranian Disruption of…
28 Dec 2011
The threats underline Iranian concern that the West is about to impose new sanctions that could target Tehran's vital oil industry and exports. Western nations are growing increasingly impatient with Iran over its nuclear program. The U.S. and its ...
With Iraq Emphasis, Obama…
12 Dec 2011
praised justifiable conflicts but denounced the gathering Iraq invasion as a cynical calculation by George W. Bush and the oil industry. It was raw, red meat. “What I am opposed to is the attempt by political hacks like Karl Rove to distract us from ...
President Obama Channels…
12 Dec 2011
acknowledged the need to develop more domestic oil and gas, but in the wake of the BP disaster in the Gulf, he has punished all oil companies for the sins of one, and rising prices for imported petroleum are a huge tax on economic recovery. With oil hovering near ...
Chevron Says It Caused Brazil Oil Spill
20 Nov 2011
that we responded appropriately, and we will continue that response." The ANP, the country's lead regulator for the oil industry, estimated the leak at between 200 and 330 barrels of crude per day -- an estimate that was "in the ballpark," Buck ...
Syria Stops Oil Company Payments
10 Nov 2011
companies produced in the country, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The Syrian government had been paying international oil companies up until a few weeks ago, but payments recently slowed down and eventually stopping, according to people familiar with ...
State Dept. to Delay Pipeline Decision
10 Nov 2011
The State Department said Thursday it would postpone until after the 2012 election a decision on an oil pipeline that had raised a furor among environmental groups, a delay that angered the oil industry and unions that have pushed for the project. ...
18 Oct 2011
If you haven't turned the heat on in your house, it's just a matter of time. And oil companies are already saying the cost to keep us warm this winter is going up. However, NStar says they're going slash natural gas rates in the next week. ...
Gadhafi Allies Now Destroy Proof
06 Oct 2011
Libya, which have not been secured by Transitional National Council (TNC) forces, to clear out the offices of Western oil companies. Peter Bouckaert, part of the Human Rights Watch team that uncovered the intelligence documents in Tripoli, said that ...
All you need to know about the iPhone 4S
04 Oct 2011
remarkable runs in technology history. Apple is now one of the world's most richly valued companies, holding its own against oil companies and international conglomerates. If Tuesday's unveiling seemed like a letdown, it was because Apple didn't do a good ...
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If you haven't turned the heat on in your house, it's just a matter of time. And oil companies are already saying the cost to keep us warm this winter is going up. However, NStar says they're going slash natural gas rates in the next week.
“…think. These things like accurately and that our talk about the the oil companies in her way to locked in a -- There -- an all the oil companies was into the contract long -- contract a contract for you to locked in -- price that you -- sure that you're …”
It's almost unheard of in the Midwest and and other parts of the country. But here in New England, the charm of historic homes often also comes with not-so-charming oil burners. And if your home uses oil heat, you may need to make an update.
“…I do know that the -- council and -- of the oil companies that provide oil are helping homeowners. Finance the cost of the -- a great thing so -- me for. …”
Obama Still Pushing for Big Debt Deal
Struggling to avert an unprecedented national default, congressional leaders jettisoned negotiations on a sweeping deficit-reduction package Friday despite a plea from President Barack Obama to "do something big" to stabilize America's finances.
“…do a little bit more. That we can close corporate global. That oil companies are getting on -- attack. War that. Corporate jet owners aren't getting on that are attacked. If we take that approach than …”
This year in particular, drivers have felt the impact of being at the whim and mercy of big oil companies . But as the "pew charitable trust's" "clean energy program" rolls into town, green experts say there are a slew of ways clean energy can have a positive impact on our wallets, our health, and our environment, that go far beyond prices at the pump.
Why are gas prices still so high?
It's the question we're all asking. Oil companies are raking in record profits, so why are our gas prices still so high?
“…oil companies are bringing in profit. So why aren't -- to a high level editor we want the at Eaton and the gate to …”
Exxon reports profit of almost $11B
Exxon Mobil's first-quarter earnings surged a bigger-than-expected 69 percent as the company benefited from high oil prices and stronger refining margins, Dow Jones Newswires reported Thursday.
“…dish out big bucks to fill out one of the world's largest oil companies raked in more than ten. Billion dollars in profit that -- Fremont. -- today first quarter earnings -- 69% or ten point …”
“…us that we appreciate that. It what's interesting to watch the big oil companies -- during this week amid the high gas price is driving season here timing. This was not the -- of -- …”
“…candidate today people -- really split on this on the edge the oil companies -- any other their business they're making a profit they are older they after reward as well. That's the truth is actually …”
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