Oil States in Recession Amid EPA Communication Gag
Reports detail Trump orders restricting EPA external communications and similar gag directives across other agencies. The brief notes a broader pattern of internal censorship affecting official messaging and public briefings, with economic strain compounding the situation for oil producing regions.
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Energy industry hopes Trump acts to open federal land
The energy sector backs President Trump's moves to open federal lands for production and ease environmental rules, citing a 2016 S&P Global Ratings study showing recession or near recession in six of eight major oil states. Texas and Montana barely grew, while North Dakota and Oklahoma faced sharp job and output declines. The report underscores how the oil downturn hit states like Alaska, Louisiana, New Mexico, Wyoming, and North Dakota, with North Dakota suffering the largest percentage job losses. The industry notes the fragile economy in oil states amid price volatility, even as oil prices rise on OPEC cuts. The piece highlights state budget strains and calls for policy action to revive energy jobs and revenues.
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Trump fast tracks energy projects with five executive actions
President Trump signed five actions aimed at speeding energy and infrastructure projects, including two pipeline moves. He issued four memoranda and one executive order to streamline approvals, mandate American steel, and shift regulatory processes, highlighting Keystone XL and Bakota Access as targets while noting terms remain negotiable. Environmental groups warned of legal challenges and protests.
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Oscars Break SoWhite Barrier With Diverse Nominees
The 2017 Oscar nominations show progress with Mahershala Ali Dev Patel Viola Davis Naomi Harris Octavia Spencer and others among acting nominees marking a shift from the prior all white year. Denzel Washington Ruth Negga Emma Stone Natalie Portman Meryl Streep Isabelle Huppert headline the lead categories while a record share of new members join the Academy to boost diversity.
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