ANGA is America's Natural Gas Association, and I'm sure you've seen their slick (pun intended) commercials on TV. They have a series of commercials that start with, "We're America's natural gas and here's what we did for you today." A friend of mine … [Read more...]
Big Gas Mafia’s influence deadly
Their influence permeates everything, even our research universities. There are a number of universities represented on the EPA Hydraulic Fracturing Study panel. We must demand transparency!Lionel Milberger, the author of HOW COLLEGES & … [Read more...]
ConocoPhillips spent $4.87 million lobbying in 3rd quarter
In the 3rd quarter of 2010, ConocoPhillips spent $4.87 million lobbying the federal governmentIn 2009, they spent over $18 million.LINKThere is only one way to cure this problem: public funded campaigns with no opt out. … [Read more...]
Gas lobbyists, federal regulators and the revolving door
Lobbying is certainly a lucrative business, that's for sure.Three of every four oil and gas lobbyists worked for federal governmentBy Dan Eggen and Kimberly KindyAccording to a Washington Post analysis, federal government employees turned gas … [Read more...]
$2.9 Billion spent lobbying
Since 2000, the oil and gas industry has spent $2.9 billion lobbying.Large energy industries, led by oil and gas, have spent a combined $2.9 billion over the past decade on electing candidates, lobbying for industry-friendly policy, and swaying … [Read more...]
Polluters need love too
PolluterHarmony is the #1 Matchmaking Site for Polluters, Industry Lobbyists, & Politicians! … [Read more...]
Lobby Money: Fossil Fuel Versus Environmentalists
There are currently 5 lobbyists for every member of Congress.For the 2nd quarter of 2009, oil & gas and coal mining spent the following on lobbying:Chevron $6,485,000Exxon Mobil $4,657,000BP America $4,270,000ConocoPhillips $3,300,000American … [Read more...]
Chevron Spent $6 Million for Lobbying in 3 Months
That's how much industry doesn't want any regulation on their activities. They spent $12.9 million in the first half of 2009. LINKChevron's sins in Ecuador provide one good example of why this industry needs regulation because the same activity that … [Read more...]