Tag: Jeb Bush

Bush’s link between lifting oil export ban, lower gas prices questioned by economists

Bush’s link between lifting oil export ban, lower gas prices questioned by economists

If elected, Jeb Bush would eliminate oil export ban DES MOINES, Iowa – The link between ending a 40-year oil export ban and lower prices at the gas pump is not as direct as Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush would have voters believe in his new energy proposal, industry economists said Tuesday. Still, Bush’s overall premise that […]

By September 30, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Jeb Bush releases tepid energy platform, ignores the obvious bold strategy

Jeb Bush releases tepid energy platform, ignores the obvious bold strategy

Jeb Bush had the chance to propose a North American Energy Pact, but lacked the nerve for a daring move If Republican voters are wondering why the Jeb Bush campaign is languishing, they need look no further than his new energy platform. In a speech Tuesday at Rice Energy Inc. in Canonsburg, Penn., the overly cautious […]

By September 29, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Ending US oil export ban, easing natural gas barriers, key to economic growth: Bush

Ending US oil export ban, easing natural gas barriers, key to economic growth: Bush

US oil export ban created in 1970’s DES MOINES, Iowa – Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says ending the ban on U.S. oil exports and easing restrictions on natural gas exports will unleash the nation’s economy. The former Florida governor is calling for ending the 1970s-era law prohibiting the U.S. from exporting crude oil at a time […]

By September 29, 2015 0 Comments Read More →
Jeb Bush calls out Barack Obama for ‘insulting our neighbour to the north’

Jeb Bush calls out Barack Obama for ‘insulting our neighbour to the north’

Jeb Bush says he would visit Canada within 100 days of taking office That neighbour to the north is Canada, America’s closest ally, largest trading partner, and supplier of 30 per cent of American energy. Finally, someone is paying attention to Barack Obama’s neglect of – and sometimes abrasive attitude toward – Canada. Since 2008, […]