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- API continues advocacy after election
The American Petroleum Institute's post-election ad campaign targeting what it calls "job-killing energy taxes" shows that the group was unfazed by the 2012 election results, observers say. The idea of the campaign, which uses a mix of media and includes grass-roots organizing, is to start from the ground up, said Jack Gerard, API's president and CEO. "[One] of the things we've changed about the way we do our work at API is, we're going to the people. The Congress is a lagging indicator. The Congress responds to the voters," he said. Roll Call (free content)
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- CRS issues new report about Gulf oil spill
A report by the Congressional Research Service documents the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including BP's cleanup expenditures and response operations. There were about 47,000 response workers and 7,000 vessels in the Gulf region at the height of the response, while as of last month, only 935 workers remained. More than 60 related congressional hearings were held and more than 150 bills proposed, the report added. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans)
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- Report measures air pollution from Pa. shale industry
About 4% of the air pollution from Pennsylvania's industrial facilities in 2011 came from the shale natural gas industry, according to a report from the state's Department of Environmental Protection. Drillers produced 16,542 tons of nitrogen oxide in 2011 compared with 142,749 tons from power plants, the report found. "[E]ven if you are only focused on emissions from drilling and fracking, it's still a very small number when compared to other manmade emissions," said Andrew Paterson, the Marcellus Shale Coalition's vice president of technical and regulatory affairs. SeattlePI.com/The Associated Press
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 | 5 tips for managing negative online comments
The Internet gives your customers a voice online, but what can you do when that voice is yelling negative comments? With 5 tips, you can learn how to positively respond and help direct the conversation. Read the article and learn the 5 ways to respond positively. |
 | Building Workplace Trust 2015
Interaction Associates' 6th annual research study tracking trust on the job, Building Workplace Trust, is out, and more than half of employees surveyed give their organizations low marks for trust and leadership. Yet this year's findings again point to how high trust leads to better outcomes and financial results — and even boosts innovation. |
 | How to Achieve IT Agility: A Survival Guide for IT Decision Makers
When business teams add new apps and services to already-strained networks, IT departments are accountable for making everything work. Is your team ready for this challenge? Read this eGuide to learn how IT teams are automating their networks, why they're utilizing Ethernet fabrics and SDN, and what success looks like as they regain network control and business relevance. |
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- Sen. Begich's bill would allow Alaska to collect offshore royalties
Alaska would have a share of offshore oil and natural gas royalties under legislation proposed by Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska. "My bill not only encourages increased and responsible development of Alaska’s energy resources but also makes sure our communities benefit directly from oil and gas being produced in our own state," Begich said. FuelFix.com
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- Chu announces resignation
Energy Secretary Steven Chu will resign this year, leaving office in the next month or so. "Serving the country as Secretary of Energy, and working alongside such an extraordinary team of people at the Department, has been the greatest privilege of my life. While the job has had many challenges, it has been an exciting time for the Department, the country, and for me personally," Chu said. The Hill/E2 Wire blog
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International Trade and Customs Conference Announced
The 2013 International Trade and Customs Conference, March 17 to 19, will be held in Galveston, Texas. Up-to-date information on what is happening with customs, border protection, and international trade in the areas of duty drawback, imports, exports and foreign trade zones will be presented. Learn more.
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