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Salazar: Obama Administration Making Progress On Drilling Permits

By Staff on April 24, 2012

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar addresses critics who say the Obama administration hasn’t issued enough oil drilling permits by stating, “We’ve issued now over 100 permits to drill in the Gulf of Mexico… critics simply don’t know what the facts are and I think it’s another example of the falsehoods that…

Salazar: Republicans Stop Politicking, Come Up With Solutions

By Staff on April 24, 2012

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says Republicans should spend less time in their “imagined world” and spend more time coming up with solutions to energy problems.

Salazar: Republicans Have Amnesia On BP Oil Spill

By Staff on April 24, 2012

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar indirectly criticized Republicans today saying he doesn’t have “amnesia” about the Deepwater Horizon like others. “I do believe that the American people want the United States House of Representatives to act on responsible energy legislation.” (:21) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Salazar: Congress Needs To Move On Safe-Drilling Bills

By Staff on April 24, 2012

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar stated today at The National Press Club that Congress needs to move and implement the changes the Obama administration has made since the BP oil spill of 2010 saying, “It’s inexcusable that Congress has yet to enact one piece… legislation to make drilling safer.” (:17) [Audio…

Salazar Calls For House To Act On Energy Legislation

By Staff on April 24, 2012

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar defended the Obama administration’s energy strategy while pressing Congress for sensible energy bills at the National Press Club today.

Obama’s Approval At 50%

By Justin Duckham on April 24, 2012

President Barack Obama’s approval rating has risen to 50 percent, according to Gallup tracking from April 21st through 23rd.

Obama Honors Teacher Of The Year

By Justin Duckham on April 24, 2012

During a ceremony at the White House Tuesday, President Barack Obama honored Rebecca Mieliwocki, a 7th grade teacher from Bubrank, California, as the 2012 Teacher of the Year.

WATCH: No Staff Involved In Prostitution Scandal, WH Says

By Geoff Holtzman on April 23, 2012

President Obama’s top spokesman says that no White House staff members were involved in a Colombian prostitution scandal that has plagued both the Secret Service and the Pentagon for over a week.

No Staff Involved In Prostitution Scandal, WH Says

By Geoff Holtzman on April 23, 2012

No White House staff members were involved in a Colombian prostitution scandal that has plagued both the Secret Service and the Pentagon for over a week, according to the White House.

US Troops To Remain In Africa For Now

By Geoff Holtzman on April 23, 2012

A small group of American military personnel will remain in Central Africa to continue helping soldiers there try and track down infamous warlord Joseph Kony.