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Coastal Governors Want More Offshore Drilling

Governors of coastal states say the shadow cast by Deepwater Horizon has loomed too large and lingered too long--now they want more drilling off their coasts and they want to reap more of the benefits, they told an audience at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston Monday.Governors of states that already see offshore activity such as Texas and Alaska said they want the federal government to loosen its hold on regulation of the industry and for the states to share more of the revenue oil and gas leasing generates. Governors of some East Coast states where offshore drilling isn't currently allowed said they want their waters opened up to the energy industry."States know how to harness our natural resources," Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, said.The governors of states bordering the Gulf of Mexico, including Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi, said lessons have been learned from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, but the federal permitting process is still keeping a lid on offs...

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  1. The Mounting Hurdles Facing Obama’s Jobs Plan

    Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, (R-Ark.), on the declining support for the President and his jobs plan.

  2. More Democrats Bailing on Obama’s Jobs Plan

    FBN’s Neil Cavuto on the President losing support, even in his own party, for his jobs plan.

  3. Irene Costs Reignite D.C. Budget Battle

    Washington's never-ending budget battle threatened to snarl the recovery from Hurricane Irene as a top Republican said Monday that any federal aid will have to be of...

  4. Time to Drill Baby Drill?

    FBN's panel weighs in on gas prices and offshore drilling.

  5. Going Out of Business Because of Lack of Drilling Permits

    Seahawk Drilling CEO Randy Stilley on how the lack of drilling permits hurt his company.

  6. Lawmakers Call to Tap SPR

    FBN’s Peter Barnes on big oil, tapping the SPR and President Obama avoiding criticism on oil prices spiking.

  7. Government Belt Tightening May Squeeze SBA

    If the flurry of boisterous politicians currently floating federal budget-cutting proposals can be likened to a big party, the Small Business Administration is looki...

  8. No Budget or Tax Cuts, But $9B in New Pork

    FBN's Liz MacDonald breaks down Congress’s requests for $9 billion in pork spending.

  9. Cleveland Ship Makes Surprise Bid for Northrop Unit

    Cleveland Ship, a little-known company with no history of building ships, has made a surprise bid for Northrop Grumman Corp's military ship building unit, entering a...

  10. No Shallow-Water Ban, Where Are the Permits?

    FBN's Liz Claman on the challenges in getting the necessary permits in the Gulf of Mexico despite no moratorium.

  11. Hercules CEO: We Cannot Continue to Import Energy

    Hercules Offshore CEO John Rynd discusses how the oil industry can co-exist and prosper alongside fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico.

  12. Landrieu 'Open-Minded' To Extending Bush Tax Cuts

    A moderate Senate Democrat, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), offered qualified support Friday for a short-term extension of all of the expiring Bush tax cuts, including th...

  1. BP Declined to Bid on New Drill Leases in Gulf of Mexico

    BP PLC (BP, BP.LN) declined to bid on new oil-drilling leases made available in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday, following the Obama administration's decision to block ...

  2. Republicans Retreating in Debt Ceiling Debate?

    Radio talk show host Hugh Hewitt and FNC contributor Julie Roginsky on the debate over raising the debt ceiling.

  3. Senate Proposal To Give U.S. Energy Revenues to States

    Energy-rich states would be in a position to receive millions of dollars of oil royalties and other energy revenue currently collected by the federal government unde...

  4. Senators to Obama: Approve Keystone

    A high-profile group of senators - nine Democrats and nine Republicans - has urged President Barack Obama to quickly issue a permit for the northern leg of the Keyst...

  5. Senators press Obama to approve Keystone pipeline

    A high-profile group of senators - nine Democrats and nine Republicans - has urged President Barack Obama to quickly issue a permit for the northern leg of the Keyst...

  6. Voters Usher in a Record 20 Female Senators: Who Are They?

    Pantsuits are about to have a fashion moment.Last night’s election ushered in several female senators, bringing the number of female representatives in the Senate to...

  7. Gulf Coast senators to Obama: Ensure BP spill deal is fair

    Senators from the U.S. Gulf Coast urged President Barack Obama on Friday to ensure that any legal settlement for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill does not undermine...

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