Kaine: ‘All of the above’ on energy

The black-white debate on energy production between Republicans and Democrats generally speaking comes down to the merits of oil production vs. clean energy. It doesn’t have to be an either-or proposition, though. “We need to use every domestic source that we have. But I think we ought to be preparing for a long-term shift toward [...]

Posted January 27, 2012  

Chris Saxman: Cold Fusion – Thunder Road Edition

But first a word from our sponsor. With the recent decision by President Obama to open up more domestic resources of oil and natural gas, I thought you should be aware of a tremendously important energy infrastructure project that is up for consideration by our federal government. America needs all sources of energy to power [...]

Posted May 16, 2011  

Kathleen Rogers: Ending our oil addiction

Column by Kathleen Rogers Submit guest columns: freepress2@ntelos.net   When President Obama spoke to the nation about the Gulf Coast oil spill, he gave us needed straight talk for holding BP accountable and helping those affected by the spill. But, when it came down to talking about clean energy, he disappointed. This was his moment [...]

Posted July 8, 2010  

Webb, Warner: Expedite development of offshore oil, gas

   Staff Report News tips: freepress2@ntelos.net U.S. Sens. Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today called on the Secretary of the Interior to promptly commence steps to ensure that the Virginia Lease Sale, for the development of oil and gas resources off the coast of Virginia, remains on track for 2011. “Support among Virginia’s political [...]

Posted January 27, 2010  

Sierra Club: McDonnell misses ‘big picture’ on drilling

   Staff Report News Tips: freepress2@ntelos.net The Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club today issued its response to Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s recent letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar regarding Virginia offshore drilling and lease sale. “In his rush to accelerate Virginia offshore drilling, Mr. McDonnell is not considering the big picture,” said Glen Besa, director [...]

Posted January 11, 2010  

Letter | McDonnell’s claims on drilling ‘tenuous at best’

  Letter from J.R. Tolbert, Richmond, Va. Submit letters to the editor: freepress2@ntelos.net I am writing in response to Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell’s desire to drill off the coast of Virginia. Mr. McDonnell’s arguments in favor of drilling make claims to thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue to the state. These claims are [...]

Posted December 31, 2009