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Blackburn Statement on Sale of A123 to China
Jan 29, 2013 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today said the following on the approval of the A123 Wanxiang sale: "Just eight days ago, President Obama stated in his inaugural address that 'we cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries.' I could not agree more, wh...
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Blackburn Statement on House Passage of the Stop the War on Coal Act
Sep 21, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement in support of the Stop the War on Coal Act. “There is a war being waged on energy and on coal in this country, but it’s not being waged from abroad, it’s coming from our own government. The legislation approved by the House tod...
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Blackburn Votes to Empower America's Energy Innovators and Job Creators
Jun 21, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today issued the following statement on House passage of The Domestic Energy and Jobs Act. “This legislation will help create the jobs that are needed in our nation’s energy sector. The Domestic Energy and Jobs Act will help create the environment for jobs growth ...
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Blackburn Introduces Legislation to CHOP DOE & EPA
Mar 29, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today introduced H.R. 4295, the Consolidate Heavy-handed and Outdated Programs Act of 2012 (CHOP Act). Blackburn's legislation serves as an expanded House companion bill to S. 892, introduced last year by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). The CHOP Act will consolidate ...
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Blackburn to Unveil Legislation Consolidating DOE & EPA
Mar 23, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) will introduce legislation next week to consolidate the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into a new, single agency called the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE). The Blackburn bill will serve as an expanded Hous...
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Blackburn Statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address
Jan 24, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address. "Tonight’s speech contained no shortage of ideas, but it also raised one very important question: How will we pay for all these empty promises? After 1000 days witho...
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Blackburn Blasts Obama's Decision to Block Keystone Project
Jan 18, 2012 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's block of the Keystone Project. “The Keystone Pipeline XL project would not only serve as a valuable energy resource for our nation, but would create thousands of truly shovel-ready jobs here at ho...
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Blackburn Votes To Rein In Excessive Federal Regulations
Dec 7, 2011 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn (TN-7) today voted in support of the Regulation from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which was approved by the House of Representatives. This legislation would rein in out-of-control federal regulations by requiring Congressional approval for any federal r...
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Blackburn Supports Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2011
Oct 14, 2011 -
Congressman Marsha Blackburn issued the following statement today on House passage of H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2011. "Coal ash serves as a valuable energy resource, which helps keep electricity costs low and can be used for durable construction materials," Blackburn ...
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