The most popular 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) Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 06:21:37 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 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Marvin Odum talked about how public policy and the economy are impacting the U.S. oil and gas industry. He responded to telephone calls, electronic mail, and tweets. This program was the third of a five-part "Washington Journal" series on how the economy and public policy are impacting certain U.S. industries, including home ownership, auto industry, energy, health care, and tourism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285169-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285169-5 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about his energy agenda. In his remarks he acknowledged that gas prices were too high, but said there were no short term solutions. He also called for greater investments in alternative sources of energy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304551-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304551-2 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Anne Korin, editor of [Energy Security], spoke at the morning session of the 30th National Conservative Student Conference about reducing dependence on foreign oil. She compared the value of oil in the present to salt's status as a valuable commodity in the past. The value of salt decreased as technologies such as refrigeration, canning, and electricity surpassed it as a food preservation method. Encouraging and supporting the development of oil alternatives will reduce the value of oil in the same way. Following her remarks, Ms. Korin responded to questions from the audience. Young America's Foundation held its 30th National Conservative Student Conference at the Marvin Center of George Washington University for students to learn about conservative ideas seldom taught in college classrooms. This was part of a morning session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280270-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280270-3 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305304-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Scott Cooper talked about his book based on previously-classified documents revealing how the price of oil drove U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. He discussed the deal for oil made between the Ford administration and the Saudi government in 1976 in an effort to undercut the power of the Organization of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the impact it had on the shah's regime in Iran. Mr. Cooper highlighted the comparisons with current economic conditions. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302279-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Executives from BP, Halliburton, and Transocean testified about the accident in the Gulf of Mexico involving the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. They talked about the causes of and responsibility for the accident, with the executives raising questions about each others' performance. They also answered questions about the clean up of the oil spill and financial responsibility for the accident. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-2 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Yergin's continuation of his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, [The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power], describes the impact the oil and gas industries have on politics and the environment. He discussed his long-awaited follow-up with Associated Press energy writer Dina Cappiello. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301594-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301594-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Hofmeister, former president of Shell Oil Company, presents his thoughts on energy alternatives and the role politics plays in the energy debate in his book, Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk From An Energy Insider. Mr. Hofmeister was interviewed at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293792-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about offshore oil and gas development including the Department of the Interior's recent five year planning announcements and the accident in the Gulf of Mexico involving the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. Among the topics they addressed were the technology used in oil exploration, safety and regulatory oversight, and engineering solutions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293442-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 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 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll investigates the corporation that has greater revenues than the economies of many western nations. He discussed the company's power and influence with Associated Press energy reporter Dina Cappiello http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305141-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305141-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT President Obama announced a new plan to strengthen federal oversight of oil markets. The proposal would help federal law enforcement officials detect illegal speculation in the oil markets, which some say plays a role in rising gas prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305494-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305494-3 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT David Nichols, former academic dean of Southwestern College, presented a history of the Suez Canal Crisis. The author recounted that nine days prior to the 1956 presidential election, Israel, Britain, and France attacked Egypt, which had recently nationalized the Suez Canal, the transportation artery for 2/3 of Western Europe's oil supply. The Soviet Union soon announced the intention to intervene in the Middle East, which resulted in President Dwight Eisenhower's decision to place American military forces on high alert and condemn the attacks on Egypt at the United Nations. Mr. Nichols utilized Oval Office and National Security Council minutes to recount the foreign policy negotiations, which resulted in a cease-fire announced on Election Day, November 6, 1956. Mr. Nichols responded to questions from members of the audience at this Livingston Lecture at the Atlanta History Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299546-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Yergin talked about his book [The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power], published by Touchstone Books, about the history of the oil industry and its influence on world politics and economy. His research for the book included over sixty interviews with leading figures in the oil industry, oral histories, and governmental publications. Mr. Yergin named George Bissell as the father of the oil industry for first conceiving the idea of drilling for oil. Mr. Yergin also speculated on the future of U.S. oil reserves and the oil industry in general. He examined American oil production and consumption and predicted future oil dependence. He also related the Persian Gulf war to the oil power base of the Middle East. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16032-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Edwin Black talked about the 1928 agreement signed by a consortium of oil companies that created a Western-controlled oil cartel in the Middle East which he argues is the root of decades-long struggle over power and energy supplies. He talked about the role of petroleum in the creation of Iran, Iraq, and other countries in the Middle East and in U.S. foreign policy. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, D.C. This was a policy forum of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. The event opened with a video trailer for the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303603-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303603-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Oil company executives testified about the relationship between the price of crude oil and the consumer price of gasoline. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of market speculation on price inflation, charges of price fixing and market manipulation, potential legislative remedies and regulation, as well as factors affecting consumer demand. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205477-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a second day of hearings on gasoline prices, supply, and specifications. Business and oil industry executives testified about the impact of recent rises in gasoline prices on consumers, retailers and suppliers, international demand for crude oil, refinery and production facilities operating in the U.S., and regulatory challenges for the government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192467-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on issues surrounding the oil spill in the Gulf, including the impact on the economy and the environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293447-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses at a hearing on multi-purpose energy initiatives testified about U.S. oil consumption, reliance on foreign sources of fuel, as well as planning and building a better infrastructure to support alternative energy sources. They also talked about security concerns related to reliance on foreign oil, global climate change, and the economic benefits of alternative fuels. T. Boone Pickens, in the first portion of the hearing, suggested that the government invest in building an infrastructure for wind power generation and provide incentives to private business to operate wind power generation facilities. He said the move could potentially reduce consumption of natural gas that could be used for transportation purposes. The second panel responded to Mr. Pickens' proposals and focused on national security and transportation aspects of U.S. energy policy. Audio technical difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206507-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206507-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jennifer Dlouhy talked about the role of the Interior Department's Minerals Management Service in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, both in regulating offshore drilling and whether regulations and recommendations were overlooked. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293536-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293536-3 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about ways to move away from dependence on fossil fuels to more energy-efficient sources such as wind and solar power. They addressed energy security issues, green house gases, and new technologies. They also talked about the economic potential and that other nations, especially China, have been moving toward being more energy efficiency. They discussed President Obama's new proposal for more offshore drilling, agreeing that any new energy policy would need to be born out of compromise between Democrats and Republicans. Following their remarks, they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292816-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292816-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Epstein talked about his new book, [Dossier: The Secret Life of Armand Hammer], published by Random House. He talked about the public and private lives of Mr. Hammer, the chairman of Occidental Petroleum. He also revealed some of the more negative aspects of his life, including his ties to the KGB and and his philandering. The book is based on several new sources, including Soviet archives and the FBI file on Mr. Hammer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77139-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Democratic leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions about President Bush's statement earlier in the day about domestic production of oil. They opposed drilling in over 60 million acres onshore and offshore currently leased by oil companies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206047-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the Obama administration's decision to deny a permit for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline that would have carried oil from Canada to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304205-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held to examine whether market speculation is inflating the price of crude oil above underlying supply and demand, and whether Congress needs to improve regulatory oversight to stop price manipulation. The hearing included four witness panels. Energy experts testifying in the first panel said that the price of oil would drop if limits were placed on energy commodity futures investments. Executives from the transportation industry testified in the second panel. Walter Lukken, acting chairman and commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Trading Commission testified in the third panel. The fourth panel consisted of futures exchange representatives. The members' opening statements are available in program 206134-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206134-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) talked about House legislation regarding offshore drilling permits and tax subsidies for oil companies, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also reacted to former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's announcement that he will run for president in 2012, saying that he will endorse him. Other topics included redistricting in Texas and the federal budget. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299481-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299481-3 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Loren Steffy talked about the agreement between the U.S. and Mexico to work together on oil and gas development in the Gulf of Mexico. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304549-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304549-5 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members made opening statements at a hearing on the Obama administration's decision to deny permission to continue with plans to build the Keystone XL pipeline. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303892-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303892-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions, which primarily dealt with the killing of 16 Afghan civilians by an American Army staff sergeant. At the beginning of the briefing, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Heather Zichal discussed gas and oil prices and President Obama's energy policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304864-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former White House officials, senior retired military officers, and a former oil executive participated in a simulated disruption of the global oil supply. They portrayed members of the president's cabinet, giving recommendations about how to deal with an attack on a major Saudi oil field. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300489-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300489-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the potential for new jobs and federal government revenue by developing a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy production. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301680-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301680-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Matthew Simmons talked about the effects of the energy crisis in North America. He said that the shared investments of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are essential to the discovery and implementation of alternative fuel. Through collaborative funding and research, these countries could become the world's foremost alternative energy leaders. Matthew Simmons is an adviser to the Oil Depletion Analysis Centre. He is a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. "The Three Energy Amigos: Mexico, Canada, and the US" was a program of the World Affairs Council of Houston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282691-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the Obama administration's decision to deny a permit for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline that would have carried oil from Canada to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303892-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303892-2 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Richard Newell talked about the factors behind record-high gas prices, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included profits, price fluctuations, and oil sources. The program begins with a previous day Senate Finance Committee hearing clip of oil and gas executives defending tax breaks for their industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299513-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299513-3 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and the director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Minerals Management Service's (MMS) successor agency, testified about the ongoing reorganization of MMS and the moratorium on new deepwater drilling. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294686-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 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 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Michael Bromwich, the new director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, testified on the reorganization of the Minerals Management Service. Among the issues they addressed were the future of offshore oil drilling regulations and cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294203-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294203-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Authors talked about the Bush administration's foreign and domestic policies and the upcoming presidential election. Amy Goodman, host of [Democracy Now!], acted as moderator. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Chomsky spoke about the damage done to the U.S. reputation abroad, noting that in the Muslim world, "substantial majorities view the U.S. military as a threat," and that the number of people abroad who "dislike or distrust the U.S. has doubled or tripled." He discussed the proliferation of offensive military capacity, and connected this expansion of war-making capabilities to the growing international distrust of the U.S. He argued that increasing American offensive capability actually decreases security: "People who feel threatened tend to react. They react violently sometimes." Professor Chomsky is the author of [Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance]. Mr. Carroll spoke about the importance of "ending this abominable war in Iraq," and drew parallels between his experiences opposing the Vietnam War and opposing the war in Iraq. He described the war in Iraq as "a pack of lies" that "darkens the national mood." "America was not meant to be like this," he said. Mr. Carroll is author of [Crusade: Chronicles of an Unjust War]. Professor Klare spoke about different conceptions of "empire." He argued that U.S. foreign policy is consistent with an imperial policy, and noted that the U.S. is forging an "empire of petroleum, for petroleum, and by petroleum." Mr. Klare is the author of [Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Petroleum Dependency]. All books published by Metropolitan Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183947-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the future of oil and gas development and pending legislation. Among the issues they addressed were proposals to extend offshore oil and gas exploration efforts, as well as the impact of the moratorium placed on exploration after the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299558-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299558-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Edwin Black talked about his book, [The Plan: How to Rescue Society When the Oil Stops - Or the Day Before], which discusses his plan to break the United States' dependency on fossil fuels. A short video promotion for the book was shown before Mr. Black's spoke. Following his remarks, Mr. Black responded to written questions from audience members. Edwin Black is the author of many books, including [IBM and the Holocaust], [War Against the Weak], and [Internal Combustion]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282354-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282354-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on energy outlook and oil market trends. In the previous month the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted price of gas would rise substantially in the short term, reaching an average of $3.29 in 2012. Questions about on-going developments in Egypt and the Middle East and their impact on energy prices were also discussed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297841-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Shell Oil Company President John Hofmeister spoke about U.S. energy policy. He criticized both the Obama administration and Congress among his comments. He said President Obama has no plan to reduce gas prices and the U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and that members of Congress insulted oil companies at a previous day Senate Finance Committee hearing on eliminating their companies' tax breaks. He also said he predicted months ago that U.S. gas prices would reach $5 per gallon because "we're not producing enough domestic oil." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299509-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299509-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Hofmeister talked about rising gas prices and President Obama's energy security plan to reduce oil imports by one-third in the next decade. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298808-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298808-6 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Top-level executives from the five largest oil companies testifies about the current state of oil and gas prices, oil company profits, and the need for clean, renewable fuels to ease demand for oil and cut global warming pollution. Committee members expressed outrage that oil companies are raking in huge profits at a time when most Americans are struggling to pay their energy bills, but executives claimed that their profits were close to the Dow Jones Industrial Average for major industries and that they were not responsible for record prices. They laid most of the blame on foreign state-owned oil companies. Although emphasizing that oil and gas will remain the primary source of energy in the foreseeable future, they also stressed the investments that their companies have made in renewable energy technologies. However, some members of the committee expressed doubt that the investments were enough to make a difference. Executives asked for a stable, fair tax system that would make long term planning on the part of oil companies easier. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204656-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the Obama administration's decision to deny a permit for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline that would have carried oil from Canada to the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304205-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304205-2 Thu, 12 May 2011 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 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino answered reporters' questions about allegations North Korea helped build a nuclear reactor in Syria and rising oil prices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205028-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about rising oil and gasoline prices, energy production, and U.S. energy policy. Among the issues they addressed were the use of federal lands for oil exploration and production, the impact of unrest in the Middle East, levels of U.S. energy consumption, and the state of U.S. oil reserves. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298551-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about a U.S. Forest Service draft plan banning horizontal drilling for oil and gas on federal lands in Virginia and West Virginia. Hydraulic drilling, known as fracking, injects water and chemicals into underground rock to release natural gas into wells. Among the topics they addressed were the safety of the process, the potential environmental impact, and the science behind fracking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300390-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300390-1 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT