The Advocate | Louisiana officials back repealing crude oil export ban The Advocate Washington — In the debate over the current ban on exporting crude oil from the United States, both sides agree that the energy universe has changed dramatically since the restriction was imposed in the 1970s to husband the nation's energy resources ... Bush to call for lifting of ban on US crude oil exports The Two Real Reasons Crude Oil Prices Are Currently Slipping Many in Congress Ready to Lift Oil Export Ban |