American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Jack Gerard recently embraced the Trump administration’s executive action to prioritize the U.S. energy industry, saying the decision will benefit both consumers and commercial entities. Read More »

Responsible roadblock removal will contribute to a renaissance of America’s energy infrastructure, American Petroleum Institute leaders said regarding President Donald Trump’s overall approach to the industry during his first 100 days in office. Read More »

Encountering a change in climate on a temporary basis, approximately 30 Arizona National Guardsmen from the 259th Engineer Platoon recently began training exercises in Alaska as part of an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT), an Army release said. Read More »

The Department of Energy’s approval of exporting of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Golden Pass Terminal south of Port Arthur, Texas, is being seen as clearing the way for increased U.S. natural resources production. Read More »

Colorado’s National Guard (CONG) and affiliated regional partners are performing aerial training exercises May 2-7 in conjunction with response readiness to wildland fire hazards plus related classroom training, an Army release said. Read More »

With nearly one eighth of the Navy civilian workforce comprising Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, U.S. Navy leaders have designated May as Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read More »

Hailing the White House’s recent decision to support offshore domestic energy production, Florida Petroleum Council Executive Director David Mica relayed the potential benefits which President Donald Trump’s executive action would bring to the Sunshine State. Read More »

Following a call for more accountability initiated by Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, President Donald Trump recently inked an executive order establishing the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read More »

Noting that the United States' regulatory system dates back to the Truman administration, U.S. Chamber of Commerce senior vice president and chief policy officer Neil Bradley recently congratulated the Senate for considering the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 (RAA). Read More »

The American Petroleum Institute’s Global Industry Services department (API Global) recently issued two new safety standards for the oil and natural gas sectors. Read More »

Americans for Prosperity (AFP), based in Arlington, Virginia, is keeping a close eye on the cotton industry – along with other agricultural industries – as Congress strives to enact a stopgap spending bill in the near future. Read More »

An energy institute supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently released a report evaluating the potential impact of inadequate pipeline infrastructure in the nation’s Northeast. Read More »

The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently bestowed its top safety and performance honor for 2016 to Chevron Pipe Line Company and Portland Pipe Line Corporation at its 68th annual pipeline conference in San Antonio. Read More »

By signing the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act, President Donald Trump brought U.S. veterans a step closer to obtaining civilian-sector health care when regular Veterans Affairs (VA) sources are not readily available, an Army release said. Read More »

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) said it supports a White House decision to up the ante for efficiency and responsibility among federal agencies and praised the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce redundancy in federal programs. Read More »

Media anchor and correspondent Heather Nauert, who has over 15 years of experience covering high-profile domestic and global events, recently joined the State Department in Washington, D.C,. as spokesperson. Read More »

Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently commented on the need for Congress to approve a Defense Department budget at an Air Force Association breakfast in in Arlington, Virginia. Read More »

The American Petroleum Institute (API) concurred with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently on a pending decision about expanding the Ozone Transport Region (OTR), saying expansion was unnecessary and not cost-effective. Read More »

Veterans who cannot easily access a Veterans Affairs Department (VA) provider will continue to receive health care from doctors of their choice because the Veterans Choice Program Extension and Improvement Act. Read More »

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently announced the co-chairs for three working groups under its Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), who will help educate stakeholders from policymakers and the media to the general public about emerging technologies. Read More »