Oil Shale — Jeffrey A. Setaro

Crash & Burn: Harry Reid’s $56 Billion Stimulus/Oil Shale Ban Bill Augers In.

Reuters is reporting that Harry Reid’s $56.2 Billion economic stimulus/oil shale ban bill has failed in the Senate: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate on Friday blocked a $56.2 billion economic stimulus package that would have extended unemployment benefits, increased food aid and funded new construction projects to create jobs. The 52-42 vote fell short of [...]

Harry Reid Trying To Sneak Oil Shale Ban Back Into Legislation

September 25, 2008 By Jeff 1 Comment

Senator Jim DeMint’s office reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is trying to sneak an extension of the oil shale ban into legislation under cover of the bailout frenzy. Sec 1602 continues ban on oil shale. The language follows: SEC. 1602. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 152 of division A of [...]