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"N.Y. Senate Fracking Backer Tied to Firm With Gas Lease"

"Senator Tom Libous, a champion of fracking in the New York Legislature, is blocking a bill that would delay drilling for natural gas for at least two more years. Passage of the measure would harm the prospects of a real-estate company founded by Libous’s wife and run by a business partner and campaign donor."

Source: Bloomberg, 05/10/2013

"Natural Gas Glut Crimps Nuclear Power"

"Natural gas has already been blamed for shuttering of coal plants and slowing wind and solar financing. Evidence suggests nuclear is also falling victim to the glut of cheap natural gas. The closure of a nuclear plant in Wisconsin Tuesday is exhibit A."

Source: Christian Science Monitor, 05/09/2013

"Key Dem Says Obama Caved on BLM Frack Rule"

"A key House Democrat [Wednesday] criticized the Obama administration's proposal for regulating hydraulic fracturing on public land, saying it appears to be watering down the rule "under pressure from industry."

Source: Greenwire, 05/09/2013

"LNG: Obama on Exports -- 'I've Got To Make a Decision'"

"President Obama's comments over the weekend about his looming decision on whether to expand natural gas exports are the clearest indication yet that the White House intends to greenlight broader global sales of U.S. natural gas, a prospect that has attracted strong backing in states that produce or process the fuel while drawing criticism from some environmentalists and from energy-intensive manufacturers concerned that energy costs would dramatically rise as a result."

Source: EnergyWire, 05/08/2013

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