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States Should Reject NACAA's Calls to Implement Carbon Regulation

06/01/16
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Today, the National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA) held a press call to discuss a new document that attempts to pressure and mislead states into implementing the EPA’s carbon regulation, or "clean power plan." AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on NACAA’s efforts:

"The NACAA, which has received millions of dollars in grants from the EPA, is clearly acting as a proxy for the agency. Following the Supreme Court's stay, the EPA is barred from...

Free-Market Coalition Supports Anti-Carbon Tax Resolution

05/24/16
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Today a 25-member coalition of free-market groups led by the American Energy Alliance sent a letter to Senator Roy Blunt in support of his resolution opposing a carbon tax. Below is an excerpt from the letter:

We write today in support of your resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

While our organizations represent a diversity of interests and viewpoints, we share the belief that a free market empowers...

RFS Levels Are Detached From Reality

05/18/16
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WASHINGTON – American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on the proposed 2017 volume requirements for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):

"The EPA’s RFS proposal is once again detached from reality. The agency is forcing unsafe levels of biofuel into our nation’s fuel supply. "The RFS is a broken program. It was based off false assumptions and as a result, Americans are stuck with a program that doesn’t line up with the world we live in today....

Groups to Congress: Don't Use Military to Subsidize Pet Energy Projects

05/12/16
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AEA & CVA Send Letter Supporting Rep. Fleming's Amendment to NDAA WASHINGTON -- Today the American Energy Alliance and Concerned Veterans for America sent a letter to Congress in support of Rep. John Fleming's proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017. To protect our national interest and ensure the military remains as effective and efficient as possible, Congress should reject the Obama Administration's attempt to promote its green energy agenda on the...
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The American People Should Decide the Future Direction of the Supreme Court

03/16/16
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The President's Pick is a Political Pawn; The Senate Should Reject this Effort WASHINGTON – American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Merrick Garland for the Supreme Court:

"President Obama has decided to once again put politics over the best interests of the American people. With his decision today to nominate Merrick Garland for the highest court in the land, the president may succeed in mobilizing his...

Arkansas Agencies Stop Work on EPA's Carbon Rule

03/08/16
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the Public Service Commission declared that they would not implement a state plan to comply with EPA's carbon rule during the Supreme Court’s stay. American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"The Arkansas DEQ and PSC’s decision to stop work on the carbon rule is a great victory for Arkansas families who would suffer under this regulation. With the Obama administration and the...

On Climate Fund, Obama Prioritizes Politics Over the American People

03/08/16
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Obama administration directed $500 million to the U.N.’s green climate slush fund. American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement in response:

"President Obama continues to prioritize his political interests over the interests of the American people. The administration intends to funnel hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars into the U.N.’s climate slush fund while pursuing a domestic agenda that will raise energy costs and...

Wyoming Leaders Protect Citizens From Carbon Rule

03/04/16
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WASHINGTON – This week, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead signed a two-year budget deal that includes a provision blocking funds from being used to implement the EPA’s carbon rule, or "Clean Power Plan." American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"Governor Mead and Wyoming lawmakers should be applauded for protecting their citizens by blocking funds from being used to implement President Obama’s illegal carbon rule. With the Supreme Court’s stay in...

Gov. Herbert Stands Up for Utah Families

02/26/16
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Press Releases

WASHINGTON -- Yesterday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced that his state has stopped working on all efforts to comply with EPA's carbon regulation. In response, American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:

"By stopping all efforts to comply with EPA's regulation, Governor Herbert is taking a crucial step toward protecting Utah families from higher energy costs. With the rule on hold, the governor clearly recognizes that it is a waste of time and...

ICYMI: States Should Stop Work on Obama's Carbon Rule

02/25/16
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Today, American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle published an op-ed at National Review Online explaining why states should cease all efforts to comply with EPA's carbon regulation. Below is an excerpt from the piece:

"The states should stop work on the EPA’s climate agenda" By Thomas Pyle 2/25/16 One of Justice Antonin Scalia’s last official acts may be among the most important of his distinguished career. Last week, he joined with four other justices to halt...

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