Dallas Morning News | U.S. House expected to vote to lift oil exports ban Dallas Morning News Pumping jacks that extracted oil near Midland in 2014 may be idle today as the price for crude has plummeted. The House is likely to approve lifting a ban on oil exports put in place in the mid-1970s. If the legislation is enacted, Texas drillers will ... EDITORIAL: Obama's distaste for oil a barrier to job creation 5 Things to Know About the US Oil-Export Fight in Congress Obama vows veto of bill lifting oil export ban |