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In denying the Keystone pipeline extension, President Barack Obama stood up for Main Street. After all, the pipeline is not about improving U.S. energy security -- it's about padding Big Oil’s profits by boosting U.S. exports of refined petroleum product. Learn more.
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January 5 - Don’t Be Fooled by Oil Industry; We Are Awash in Energy
December 12 - It is Irresponsible to Allow BP to Resume Drilling in the Gulf
December 1 - Chinese Government Foray Into U.S. Gulf Drilling Underscores Need for Oil Spill Liability Reform
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