Trump and Cruz Respond to AEA Survey

Both Candidates Agree: No Carbon Taxes WASHINGTON – Today, the American Energy Alliance released responses to its 2016 candidate questionnaire from presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. To give voters a better understanding of where the 2016 field stands on energy policy, AEA asked the candidates questions on a variety of issues, including EPA’s carbon rule, a […]

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Arkansas Agencies Stop Work on EPA’s Carbon Rule

WASHINGTON – Today, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality and the Public Service Commission declared that they would not implement a state plan to comply with EPA’s carbon rule during the Supreme Court’s stay. American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: “The Arkansas DEQ and PSC’s decision to stop work on the carbon rule […]

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Wyoming Leaders Protect Citizens From Carbon Rule

WASHINGTON – This week, Wyoming Governor Matt Mead signed a two-year budget deal that includes a provision blocking funds from being used to implement the EPA’s carbon rule, or “Clean Power Plan.” American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: “Governor Mead and Wyoming lawmakers should be applauded for protecting their citizens by blocking funds […]

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10 Reasons States Should Stop Work on EPA’s Carbon Rule

In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently blocked the EPA’s carbon rule —which the administration calls the “Clean Power Plan”— from taking effect pending judicial review. This is the first time the Supreme Court has imposed an injunction on a federal regulation prior to lower court review, a decision that shows the Court […]

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Gov. Herbert Stands Up for Utah Families

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced that his state has stopped working on all efforts to comply with EPA’s carbon regulation. In response, American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement: “By stopping all efforts to comply with EPA’s regulation, Governor Herbert is taking a crucial step toward protecting Utah families from higher energy […]

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On EPA Rule, SCOTUS Stands Up For The Little Guy

WASHINGTON – American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to issue a stay on the Obama administration’s carbon rule: “This is a significant victory for the American people and a strong rebuke of the Obama administration’s heavy-handed regulatory agenda. The Supreme Court should be applauded for standing […]

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States Should Remain Steadfast in their Opposition to EPA Carbon Rule

WASHINGTON — American Energy Alliance President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement on the DC Circuit’s decision to deny a stay for EPA’s carbon regulation: “While not surprising, the DC Circuit’s decision is disappointing and erroneous. If the DC Circuit is not going to protect the American people from EPA’s overreach, it’s all the more important […]

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