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Trump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline
… way for the $8 billion project to be completed. The president says the decision ushers in a ''new era'' of American energy policy and will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. The decision caps a years-long fight between environmental groups and …
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Analyst not expecting great results from proposed Gulf lease sale
… this sale given the low price of oil but is optimistic conditions will change as President Trump is pushing for energy independence . “By the time they get to the next lease sale, they should be in a little better shape to revise the rules …
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Think Tank 1110am War against pipelinesAre you for or against the pipeline? War against pipelines in America! More reports of flood protection advocates, fishermen and property owners fighting pipelines from Dakota to Louisiana. Which side are you on? This hours guest: Anne Rolfes - Louisiana Bucket Brigade founding member Dr. Bob Thomas - Director of the Center of Enviornmental Communications for Loyola University
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Think Tank 1110am global warming
Two of the GOP’s heroes (former secretaries of treasury and state) believe that regardless of whether global warming is a threat we need an insurance policy. Is that a good idea, just in case? This hours guest: Pat Michaels - Director, Center for the Study of @ Cato Institute. Co-author of the piece and can best speak to the alleged environmental benefits of a carbon tax.
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Think Tank 1110am State Treasurer John Kennedy, Louisiana will add another senator to our delegation
Louisiana will add another senator to our delegation. Is our political group too small to make much of a difference in Washington? Are you suffering from election fatigue too much to care? This hours guest: John Kennedy - State Treasurer and Senate (candidate)
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Think Tank 1110am Fracking
After spending millions in legal fees and a ferocious battle with St Tammany Parish Government and citizens, Helis has decided to forego their St Tammany Fracking project, is it over or temporarily on hold? This hours guest: Rick Franzo - President, Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany Greg Beuerman - Beuerman, Miller, Fitzgerald (represents Helis Oil)
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4-22 6am Tommy, state of the race and offshore drillingTommy talks to Dr. Andy Smith, Director of the UNH Survey Center, about the Presidential race. Tommy also talks to Senator Bill Cassidy about an effort to get Louisiana more revenue from offshore drilling.
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'No anonymous sources,' Trump scolds -- after White House uses them
… his broadside on the press, Trump turned to a recitation of his agenda, promising bold action on health care, trade, energy policy and more. "One by one, we're checking off the promises we made to the American people," he said, telling the group …
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Trump supporter says Louisiana has a friend in the White House
… and gas industry should be looking at an improvement under his presidency. "The Trump energy policy is going to look at developing energy independence and making it to where we are more creative in the use of all of our different sources …
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Fracking plans halted in St. Tammany
… corporate neighbors. In the process, we've kept our promises to safeguard the environment and protect the health and safety of the people of St. Tammany, while doing our own small part to help ensure America's energy independence ."
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Company behind Keystone XL pipeline suspends application
… pipeline has languished amid debates over climate change and the intensive process of extracting Alberta's oil and U.S. energy security The Canada-to-Texas pipeline has long been a flashpoint in the U.S. debate over climate change. Critics oppose the …
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Cassidy speaks at Natural Resources Committee field hearing in New Orleans
… ease regulations so that oil and gas production in the Gulf can continue to grow. "To protect and sustain our energy independence and to create the good jobs and good benefits for which there are far too few in today's economy." (image …