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Daniel J. Weiss Archives

The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulations

CAP Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Carbon Pollution Rule and Global Warming

play_alt icon Video Center for American Progress Senior Fellow and Director of Climate Strategy Daniel J. Weiss explains why the Carbon Pollution Rule is important for the environment.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Monday, June 18, 2012

They Fought the Law

article icon Issue Brief Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman take a closer look at utilities’ lawsuits against the EPA over pollution rules.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Monday, June 18, 2012

Does President Obama Really Support an ‘All-of-the-Above’ Energy Strategy?

Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Thursday, May 31, 2012

Memorial Day Driving by the Numbers

Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein argue that Big Oil is making millions from Americans’ travel plans, while at the same time working to destroy some of the nation’s most cherished vacation destinations.

By Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein | Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Preparing for the Next Oil Price Shock

President Obama looks to help families on both sides of the Atlantic by seeking support to tap emergency oil reserves at today’s G-8 meeting, says Daniel J. Weiss.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Friday, May 18, 2012

EPA Carbon Standard Takes a Bite out of Pollution

The EPA’s proposed carbon pollution standard for new power plants would cut greenhouse gas emissions and their harmful public health effects, write Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein.

By Daniel J. Weiss, Jackie Weidman, and Celine Ramstein | Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ka-Ching: Big Oil’s Mighty First-Quarter Profits

Daniel J. Weiss and Rebecca Leber analyze the biggest oil companies’ earnings so far this year and find little sense in giving them billions more in taxpayer dollars.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Rebecca Leber | Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Tapping America’s Unconventional Oil Resources for Job Creation and Affordable Domestic Energy

Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Talking with the Taxman About Petrol

Big Oil’s tax day burden is relatively light compared to that of the typical middle-class family, writes Daniel J. Weiss.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Friday, April 13, 2012

Is Big Oil Rigging Gasoline Prices?

article icon Issue Brief Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman list factors that suggest that Big Oil, with help from Wall Street speculators, are taking steps that tilt the gasoline-price playing field in their favor, which in turn increases costs for middle-class families.

By Daniel J. Weiss and Jackie Weidman | Thursday, April 12, 2012

Harnessing American Resources to Create Jobs and Address Rising Gasoline Prices

Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Committee on Natural Resources.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Ryan Budget Pads Big Oil’s Pockets with Senseless Subsidies

Rep. Paul Ryan’s proposal maintains subsidies for oil companies making a killing off high gas prices while cutting investments for cleaner fuels less susceptible to price shocks, writes Daniel J. Weiss.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on Rising Gas Prices

Daniel J. Weiss testifies before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power on how to combat high gas prices.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Domestic Leg of the Keystone XL Pipeline Moves Ahead

The administration must make sure the Cushing-Gulf of Mexico portion of the controversial pipeline is constructed safely and responsibly, writes Daniel J. Weiss.

By Daniel J. Weiss | Monday, March 5, 2012