Conaway op-ed: Time to rethink the crude oil export ban Mike Conaway U.S. Representative | Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2014 10:18 am The past six years have rewritten the story of America from the inside out. Ten years ago, journalists wrote breathless stories about America’s Achilles’ Heel – its addiction to foreign oil. Today, we recognize that America sits on an ocean of oil, recoverable thanks to the genius and gumption of the men and women of the energy industry – many of whom hail from right here in West Texas. This dramatic reversal in oil and natural gas production requires that we rethink our national energy policies. Already, we are moving slowly toward allowing the export of natural gas, and it is important for members to consider finally lifting the crude oil export ban, as well. mrt/news/opinion/article_e8b226d6-497e-11e4-ba07-af33c4a95e7a.html Robert Flaherty Energy Landscapes took this photograph in September 2012 north of Garden City.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:32:58 +0000
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