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Category Archives: U.S. Congress Transportation
How logistics facilitate an efficient freight transportation system 2013. U.S. House
[ It is alarming that at a time we are about to rollercoaster down the other side of Hubbert’s peak, continued growth is expected. Chairman Duncan states: “With our Nation’s population expected to exceed 400 million by 2050, freight volume … Continue reading
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Tagged energy, logistics, rail, transportation, truck
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The crude oil export ban: Helpful or hurtful 2015 House hearing
House 114-22. April 14, 2015. The Crude oil export ban: Helpful or hurtful? House of Representatives. [ Excerpts from the 73-page transcript of the hearing follow ] Ted Poe, Texas. The United States is now the largest crude oil producer … Continue reading
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Tagged export oil
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How fuel prices are being affected by the current boom in domestic oil production
Senate 113-71. July 16, 2013. Gas Prices Hearing on how U.S. gasoline and fuel prices are being affected by the current boom in domestic oil production and the restructuring of the U.S. refining industry and distribution system. Senate Hearing. [ … Continue reading
Posted in Refining, U.S. Congress Transportation
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