Groups to Congress: Don't Use Military to Subsidize Pet Energy Projects
- 05/12/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
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
- AEA
- Press Releases
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:
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"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...
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Arkansas Agencies Stop Work on EPA's Carbon Rule
- 03/08/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
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:
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"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...
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On Climate Fund, Obama Prioritizes Politics Over the American People
- 03/08/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
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:
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"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...
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Wyoming Leaders Protect Citizens From Carbon Rule
- 03/04/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
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...
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Gov. Herbert Stands Up for Utah Families
- 02/26/16
- AEA
- 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:
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"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...
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ICYMI: States Should Stop Work on Obama's Carbon Rule
- 02/25/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
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:
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"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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Coalition to Congress: Reject a Carbon Tax
- 02/24/16
- AEA
- Carbon Tax
WASHINGTON -- Today the American Energy Alliance and over 20 free-market and conservative groups sent a letter to Majority Whip Steve Scalise in support of his resolution opposing a carbon tax. As the budget and appropriations process gets underway, Congress should reject efforts that would impose a carbon tax on American families, including President Obama's recent proposal to levy a $10.25 per barrel carbon tax on oil. Below is an excerpt from the letter:
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We write to collectively voice...
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STOP WORK: States Should Cease All Efforts to Comply w/ Carbon Rule
- 02/12/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
WASHINGTON -- In response to the Supreme Court's stay of the EPA's carbon rule, or "Clean Power Plan," AEA is mailing "Stop Work" orders to all Governors and other state officials urging them to immediately cease all efforts to comply with the rule.
Any action to comply with the rule before full legal resolution would be imprudent and a disservice to ratepayers. Speaking to a Congressional committee, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said, "Nothing is going to be implemented...
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On EPA Rule, SCOTUS Stands Up For The Little Guy
- 02/09/16
- AEA
- Press Releases
WASHINGTON – American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to issue a stay on the Obama administration's carbon rule:
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"This is a significant victory for the American people and a strong rebuke of the Obama administration’s heavy-handed regulatory agenda. The Supreme Court should be applauded for standing up for American families after the D.C. Circuit failed to do so. "The Supreme Court’s decision sends a clear...
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