OPINION: Biden wants to restrict American energy, we want to grow it

| Posted in Opinion Pieces
Tags: Energy

This piece was originally published in the Tulsa World on April 23, 2021. President Joe Biden’s approach to energy is wrong for America, and we are here in Oklahoma Friday to help demonstrate why — as well as to share House Republicans’ pro-American energy vision. Oklahoma has embraced an all-of-the-above energy portfolio, from traditional resources like natural gas and coal to…

OPINION: Rural America is dedicated to clean water

| Posted in Opinion Pieces
Tags: Water

This piece was originally published in the Des Moines Register on April 14, 2021. Water is one of our most precious natural resources. Whether for drinking, farming, or fishing, clean water is a national priority, and future generations depend on us doing our part to preserve and protect bodies of water throughout the United States. In Iowa and in rural communities throughout the…

OPINION: Arrington's Leadership Benefits Texas Energy Dominance

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This piece was originally published by RealClearEnergy on March 24, 2021. As citizens, business leaders, and state officials gather today at the Capitol in Austin for Texas Energy Day, it is incumbent upon Texans to continue to tell the important story of the state’s history – and future – of energy leadership at the federal level as well. Texas’s energy producers, including many…

OPINION: Biden hypocrisy on critical minerals – here's how it hurts US industry, security

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This piece was originally posted by Fox News on March 15, 2021. President Biden has added yet another tally-mark to his ever-increasing list of executive orders. This time, it was an order declaring his purported recognition of the need to secure our nation’s domestic supply chains. On its face, the motivation behind such a declaration is one we would agree with. Our nation’s…

OPINION: Simpson champions local sage-grouse conservation in the West

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This piece was originally published in the Post-Register on February 18, 2021. Those of us fortunate enough to have lived in the West know how awe-inspiring it is to be surrounded by the vast wilderness, breathtaking landscapes, and unique species that make our nation so richly diverse. From the avid hunter or outdoor recreationist, to the biologist at a local conservation district, to…

OPINION: Armstrong stands up for ND jobs, American energy

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This piece was originally published in the Minot Daily News on February 17, 2021. When it comes to standing up for their way of life, the people of North Dakota could not have a stronger advocate than Representative Kelly Armstrong. For the past two years, I have worked with Representative Armstrong on a number of issues through his involvement in the Congressional Western Caucus, a…

OPINION: Amplifying Voices of South Dakota

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This piece was originally published in the Capital Journal on February 12, 2021. By now, many of us understand that President Biden’s Executive Order to halt the Keystone XL Pipeline is going to have disastrous effects on our nation’s economy, energy security, and thousands of American jobs. By terminating the Pipeline, we are even risking our international standing and relationship…

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