Michelle Malkin: Obama's Interior Department still going rogue

Michelle Malkin: Obama's Interior Department still going rogue

The White House rationale for the renewed crackdown? Because we said so.

The latest plan involves the interior secretary’s authority to auction oil and gas leases and to oversee oil and gas research and exploration on the OCS. Pyle explains that the “2012-17 plan leaves out the entire Atlantic and Pacific coasts and the vast majority of OCS areas off Alaska.

National Ocean Industries Association President Randall B. Luthi told the Oil and Gas Journal (an industry publication): “This deeply disappointing ‘no new access’ plan does not reflect the comprehensive, ‘all of the above’ energy policy touted by the administration, nor does it keep pace with the energy policies of foreign nations that are expanding their offshore access to develop badly needed oil and gas.”

Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow | Business | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow Business Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Witnesses say Gulf drilling ban was a harsh blow
Mississippi governor says process leaving 'a lasting impact'"

PYLE: Running on empty: The drilling ban one year later - Washington Times

PYLE: Running on empty: The drilling ban one year later - Washington Times: "PYLE: Running on empty: The drilling ban one year later
Obama still has his foot on the throat of domestic oil production"
DeFacto Ban!

Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Stop Cuban Offshore Drilling Near Florida | Sunshine State News

Vern Buchanan Introduces Bill to Stop Cuban Offshore Drilling Near Florida | Sunshine State News: "Florida Republican joins Bob Graham in warning about hazards to the Sunshine State"

Drilling off Florida is a hot button issue for the Sunshine State. I recently read that Repsol has pushed back its drilling plans until late summer. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Great News! Obama to Impose New Fees on Energy Companies Who Can’t Drill Anyway « Hot Air

Great News! Obama to Impose New Fees on Energy Companies Who Can’t Drill Anyway « Hot Air: "Great News! Obama to Impose New Fees on Energy Companies Who Can’t Drill Anyway"

You gotta love this... Catch 22 at its finest!

The Oil Industries Haven’t Learned - NYTimes.com

Times is right, but it is Washington that failed to learn from this!

The Oil Industries Haven’t Learned - NYTimes.com: "They Haven’t Learned"