The HillRepublican: Oil export supporters close to Senate passageThe HillThe Republican sponsor of a House bill ending the 40-year-old crude oil export ban offered an upbeat assessment of the measure's chances in the Senate on Friday. Rep. Joe Barton ( …

Large crowds expected on Grays Harbor oil-terminal hearingThe Seattle TimesABERDEEN (AP) — State officials say large crowds are expected Thursday at a public hearing on two oil terminals proposed at the Port of Grays Harbor in Hoquiam. Two companies want t …

The HillWhite House threatens to veto crude oil exports billThe HillThe Obama administration has formally threatened a veto on a House bill that would lift the federal ban on crude oil exports. In a statement of administration policy, the Office of Managem …

The HillWhite House threatens veto on crude oil exports billThe HillThe Obama administration has formally threatened a veto on a House bill that would lift the federal ban on crude oil exports. In a statement of administration policy, the Office of Managem …

Stocks trim gains as oil prices retreatFinancial TimesWednesday 17:30 BST. A solid start for US stocks melted away by midday in New York as the technology sector came under pressure and oil prices gave back a chunk of their recent strong gains. The deterio …

BBC NewsOil prices send US shares higherBBC NewsThe oil company Chevron Group was the biggest gainer on the Dow in early trading, rising 1.7%. The construction equipment maker Caterpillar continued its recent recovery, rising 1.9% to above $72. However, th …

Heritage blasts 'union buyoff' in oil export billThe HillA major conservative lobbying group is blasting House Republicans for inserting into a crude oil export bill a provision to increase payments to certain unionized maritime shipping companies. …

The HillHouse moves one step closer to lifting ban on crude oil exportsThe Hill“America wins when we support free trade and open markets, and this bill would lift the 40-year-old restrictions on oil exports that President Ford signed into law in 1975. Much …

The HillHouse panel votes to lift oil export banThe HillA House subcommittee voted Thursday to lift the 40-year-old restriction on exporting crude oil, moving the legislation a significant step toward passage. Before approving the measure by voice vote, Re …

The HillHouse panel to vote on lifting oil export banThe HillMany Democrats, along with environmentalists and some labor and oil refiner interests, want to keep the export plan in place. They say exports could boost oil consumption and increase domestic pr …