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Energy To Keep America Moving…
At the center of America's oil and natural gas industry are the hundreds of thousands of hard-working men and women who work to safely refine, transport and market the petroleum products that keep America moving.
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About Those Tax Breaks for Big Oil ...
President Obama has been telling America for months that special tax breaks for the oil and gas industry must come to an end. The presidential demand always prompts puzzled gazes among tax and energy-industry experts, who ask: What special tax breaks?
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Gas Prices Up 9 Cents a Gallon
A new rule introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could raise gas prices at the pump by anywhere from a penny to 9 cents a gallon while cutting back on automobile emissions.
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State Gasoline Tax Reports
Motor fuel tax information for all 50 states detailing changes and calculating a nationwide average. The nationwide average tax on gasoline is 48.8 cpg, down .5 cpg from the October 2012 study. The federal tax on gasoline is 18.4 cpg. The average state excise tax is 21.0.
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Why I Don’t Ride a Unicorn to Work
It isn’t because it’s too far to work. Nor is it because of the rain & I might get wet. It isn’t because the powerful automobile lobby has convinced me that driving a car to work is a better option for me. No, it’s a bit more fundamental than that. I don’t ride a unicorn to work because...
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A Strong Domestic Refining Industry
More than 50 companies own and operate 148 refineries in the U.S. but excessive U.S. regulation could threaten the ability of some refineries to continue operating domestically, and could result in substantial losses in employment and tax revenue.
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Oil & Gas Impact on US Economy
Total labor employment income was $580 billion in 2011, or 6.1 percent of total US labor income. Total value added generated by the industry was $1.1 trillion, or 7.3 percent of US gross domestic product.
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State-Level Legislative Resources

All information on this page is provided by Stateside Associates (www.stateside.com).

  • Governors & Partisan Splits 2012
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  • Session Calendar 2012
  • Stateside Weekly Roundup
  • 2012 Bill Introduction Deadlines (pdf)

Oil & Natural gas: Supporting the Economy While Paying Our FAIR SHARE
API, April 23, 2013
The oil and natural gas industry supports America like no other industry.
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What will happen to the excise tax on beer produced from smaller breweries?
The tax will reduce, as some senators want
The tax will stay the same
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  • The U.S. Has Much, Much More Gas and Oil Than We Thought
    • Source: National Journal, April 30, 2013
  • Ethanol Lobby Agitates for E15 Mandate
    • Source: Energy Trends Insider, April 9, 2013
  • White House Engaging Lawmakers on Energy Tax Code Issues
    • The Hill, April 8, 2013
  • Gina McCarthy Faces Senate Scrutiny This Week Before EPA Administrator Confirmation Hearing
    • Huffington Post, April 8, 2013
  • The Week Ahead: Energy, EPA Picks Face Lawmakers
    • The Hill, April 8, 2013
  • Tier 3 Gasoline Costs
    • Oil & Gas Journal, April 8, 2013
  • EPA Proposes Sulfur Cut in Move Toward California Gasoline
    • Oil & Gas Journal, April 8, 2013
  • Agenda Is Stacked for Return of Congress; Obama Will Pile on More With His Budget
    • National Journal, April 7, 2013
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Energy Industry Statistics
Have current U.S. energy policies failing America and you? Click here and get the facts!

Energy Answers
Will higher oil industry taxes reduce government revenue, cost jobs and cut domestic production? Click here to find the answers!
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