This is the beat of the drum that we are marching to.  

  Look, we get that Alex Flint is working Harry Reid’s side of the street.  But Mitt Romney is a Mormon, too.  Maybe Alex should throw him a bone occasionally. Politico  (8/23/12) reports: Many of Romney’s other energy ideas also come with catches. If approved in its entirety, the Keystone pipeline that’s been central to the GOP political agenda would give Canada access to world markets with its tar sands oils — not the...
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  The American Products and Power bus tour made an exciting stop at the Tesoro refinery in Mandan, ND last week. The bus tour team was greeted by managers on site where we learned about a recent expansion at the refinery, bringing economic growth and jobs to the area.

Ron Day, Environmental Health and Safety Manager, signs the bus

The Tesoro refinery began operations in 1954 following the discovery of oil in Tioga, ND in 1951. With the advancement of hydraulic fracturing technology in...
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WASHINGTON D.C. — In advance of Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney's speech today, in which the former Massachusetts governor will outline his plan for energy independence, AEA President Thomas Pyle released the following statement: "Energy will continue to be a major concern for the American people. With gas prices setting record highs this summer, corn prices artificially inflated due to failed energy policies, and electricity rates skyrocketing nationwide, it is important...
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Obama administration played “a central role” in encouraging a private equity firm to rescue a struggling refinery in Pennsylvania. This is rather ironic since part of the reason for the refinery’s financial troubles were the Obama administration’s burdensome regulations. Earlier this year, refineries on the East Coast were struggling. Sunoco’s northeast refining business had lost over $900 million over the past three years and was...
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In a sea of chaos, an island of reason. AEA (August 29, 2012) hosts: “Stephen Moore, editorial board member and senior economics writer for the Wall Street Journal, will lead a panel discussion in a lively debate on America's energy future. With vast energy resources and advances in technology to unlock them, America has the potential to lead the world in energy production and spark a revitalization of the manufacturing industry.”   You know what is really going to lead to societal...
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Fight back against government regulations that shut down refineries, kill manufacturing jobs, and drown the innovator in paperwork: http://www.productsandpower.org/take-action/ American Products. American Power. educates Americans on the importance of domestic energy production and the hundreds and hundreds of products like plastics and synthetic materials that are made possible by petrochemicals. Our goal is to not only create awareness, but also mobilize Americans against regulations...
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  Back in May, we posted a critique of a Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) study that purported to show how ethanol mandates and subsidies had held down gasoline prices for American motorists. We pointed out that despite its fancy bells and regression analysis, the study—which was touted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and other pro-ethanol groups—was based on a simple mistake: It assumed that the conventional refining sector would be exactly the same, with...
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Preach on, Brother Bradley. Forbes (8/20/12) reports: "Ethanol as government energy policy has been an economic and environmental bust. There’s little debate: it inflates motor fuel prices, while compromising the environment. And that was before this summer’s drought reduced corn and wheat supply. President Obama is under pressure from all sides to waive the ethanol requirement for less expensive fuel and food."   When the government takes away your beer and hands you a shot, the end...
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U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.) joined thousands of other Americans in supporting the message of the American Energy Alliance (AEA), which is currently promoting affordable energy and manufacturing jobs in a nation-wide bus tour through major energy producing states. Stooping to sign his name on the AEA Products and Power bus, Sen. Tester encouraged AEA to "keep up the great work." Tester's name is now added alongside other leaders, including Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald...
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Heather Wilson in New Mexico.  Jon Tester in Montana.  Union folks, farmers, ranchers, salon owners, even children.  Pretty much everyone understands the importance of energy and refineries to manufacturing jobs and economic growth.  We welcome them all. Billings Gazette (8/16/12) reports: “Throughout the day, fairgoers, including Sen. Jon Tester, autographed a giant over-the-road bus parked outside the Heritage Building. The bus was driven by representatives of the American Energy...
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