National average price per gallon exceeds $5. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a federal gas tax holiday to ameliorate the burden of rising gas prices across the country…
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White House Releases Steps to Speed Climate Transition
President outlines plan during energy and climate forum. The White House has announced a series of actions intended to help hasten the global transition from fossil fuels to…
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Defense Department Releases Ukrainian Assistance Fact Sheet
Lists all past and current defense contributions to Ukraine. In the wake of announcing another $1 billion in assistance for Ukraine’s defense efforts, the Department of Defense released…
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Secretary Granholm to Meet with Oil Executives
Seeking executive input for oil price solutions. In the letter President Biden wrote to oil executives on Wednesday, he stated that they should begin working with Energy Secretary…
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Senate Committee Split on ATF Director Nominee
Question of Senate vote taken up by Senate itself. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-11 to advance President Biden’s nominee for director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,…
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President Signs Ocean Shipping Bill
Bill intended to curb inflation and ease the export backlog. Bipartisan legislation to improve oversight of ocean shipping was signed by President Biden Thursday. The president had earlier…
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President Calls on Oil Companies to Increase Gas Output
Sent a letter to CEOs with expectations. President Biden told the CEOs of the nation’s major oil companies in a letter that he is considering invoking emergency powers…
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President Announces More Aid for Ukraine
The $1 billion package will include more arms, ammunition, and systems. President Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will provide Ukraine with an additional $1 billion in…
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President Slated for Middle East Trip in July
Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary. President Joe Biden plans to travel to the Middle East next month, making stops in Israel, the West…
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President Commits Funding for New Mexico Wildfire Recovery
Makes announcement during trip to Santa Fe. In April of this year, two prescribed burns made by the U.S. Forest Service became out of control, driven by drought…
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