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API CEO Gerard Talks about New Administration, Climate Legislation Prospects

OnPoint

How will an Obama administration handle key energy policy issues like offshore drilling, oil company tax breaks and alternative fuels? During today's OnPoint, Jack Gerard, the new president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, gives his take on the effect President-elect Obama will have on the oil and gas industries. He also discusses next year's climate change talks, expressing uncertainty about a cap-and-trade bill.
Watch the interview on E&ETV

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.  

Oil Spill Prevention and Response

The oil and natural gas industry has pledged to work day and night to aid in recovery efforts for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and to ensure lasting solutions are put into place.

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