energy production

Bush: Ike put ’pinch’ on consumers

MSNBC.com: Business  Mon, 09/15/2008 - 12:00

The Marathon oil refinery in Texas City, Texas was hit when Ike made landfall.President Bush warned Monday that people will face a “pinch” because of Hurricane Ike’s disruption of energy production.



 

Bush to Congress: Embrace energy exploration now

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/18/2008 - 09:42

With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, President Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to lift its long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling, saying the United States needs to increase its energy production.

Democrats quickly rejected the idea.


 

Bush urges Congress to lift offshore drilling ban

Newsvine - business  Wed, 06/18/2008 - 09:42

With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, President Bush urged Congress on Wednesday to lift its long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling, saying the United States needs to increase its energy production.

Democrats quickly rejected the idea.