The featured programs for the Oil Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1166 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 10:08:14 GMT Andrew Black talked about the aging pipeline system in the country as well as regulation and the economics of the industry. The rupture on March 29, 2013, of an Exxon Mobil pipe line carrying heavy tar-sand crude oil in Mayflower, Arkansas, was discussed. Video clips of the spill from [Huffington Post] were shown. Topics included the implications for the approval of the Keystone XL pipe line. Mr. Black responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311906-4 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Yergin talked about his book, [The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World]. It is a follow-up to his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1992 book, [The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil Money and Power]. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He was interviewed by Steven Mufson, staff writer for [The Washington Post], while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. The program opened and closed with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308236-9 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration's temporary freeze on deepwater drilling after the BP's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A 2010 Interior Department report claimed that outside engineers backed the freeze, even though they had not. Interior Secretary Salazar later apologized for the mistake. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307399-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about ExxonMobil's oil spill in the Yellowstone River. They talked about the Environmental Protection Agency's lead role in cleanup and environmental assessment, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's oversight of the Silvertip Pipeline, and the experience of affected landowners along the Yellowstone River. Additionally, they talked about the short-term spill response and claims process, indications of long-term cleanup needs, and implications for existing pipelines that cross water bodies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300605-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300605-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Jeff Bingaman talked about U.S. energy policy and congressional efforts to address energy issues such as the price of gasoline, which was around $4 per gallon at the time of the program. Other topics included oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299516-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299516-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Oil and gas industry executives testified on ending tax breaks for the largest multinational oil and gas companies. Senate Democrats and the Obama administration had proposed ending $21 billion in subsidies for oil companies as a budget deficit reduction measure. The executives said the plan would do little to reduce gas prices and hurt their exploration efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299469-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama held a news conference on rising gas prices and other issues. He said the U.S. was prepared to use its strategic petroleum reserves if oil supplies are significantly disrupted by events in the Middle East. He also talked about U.S. efforts to respond to the 8.9 massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan, and civil conflict in Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298444-1 Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT