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New Congressional Measures Could Have Dire Economic Consequences

Congress and the administration are debating measures that could result in unlimited liability for oil spills, additional regulations on well and rig designs, higher taxes and fees and an extended moratorium on drilling projects. If approved, the economic impacts could be dire — driving small-and mid-sized firms out of business and shutting down access to domestic energy resources.

In this video, API President and CEO Jack Gerard explains why now is not the time for energy legislation that could hurt the American economy.  Jack argues that bills introduced in response to the Deepwater Horizon incident could harm U.S. job creation, economic growth, and energy security.

For real-time updates on pending legislation, visit the Energy Tomorrow Blog >>

 

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Access to Oil and Gas: Jobs, Revenues, More Energy

Domestic oil and natural gas resources help ensure our energy and economic security by providing affordable, reliable energy to Americans nationwide. Access to these resources supports more than 9.2 million jobs nationwide, provides billions in government revenues and creates less reliance on foreign imports. Public policy supporting the jobs and energy sources provided by the oil and natural gas industry is essential to protecting our nation’s future energy security.  

New Energy Taxes Will Hobble Economy

Congress is considering massive new taxes on America’s oil and natural gas industry, which would reduce investment in new energy supplies, kill thousands of American jobs, reduce revenues and further erode our energy security. A new poll shows voters in 10 states oppose such tax hikes by a 2-to-1 margin. In this video, API Tax Policy Manager Stephen Comstock explains why, with 15 million people out of work, now is not the time to increase taxes.

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Natural Gas: Fueling Job Creation and Economic Growth 

Clean-burning natural gas, including shale gas, fuels job-creation and our economy while delivering heat and power to over 60 million U.S. homes. According to a new study by Timothy J. Considine, Ph.D. of Natural Resource Economics, natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale region could create 280,000 new American jobs and add $6 billion in new tax revenues to local, state and federal governments over the next decade. 

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Rally for Jobs 

Throughout September, thousands of Americans will assemble together to call upon the government to re-open the gates of American energy prosperity.
 
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