3 chapters across the catalog
The CLEAR Act, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell and Susan Collins, proposes a new framework for carbon limits and energy renewal. Michael Bromwich, the new head of the Bureau of Ocean Energy, faced questioning regarding his lack of experience in ocean energy and the bill's potential to implement a "cap-and-dividend" carbon tax system.
Minerals Management Service Reorganization and Michael Bromwich
Following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Minerals Management Service (MMS) undergoes a rebranding and reorganization under new director Michael Bromwich. Senator Dianne Feinstein questions the agency's culture during a hearing, while the hosts argue that Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar should be held legally responsible. Bromwich's background as a lawyer in the Iran-Contra and Pan Am 103 investigations is highlighted.
The Minerals Management Service (MMS) is criticized for its lack of oversight and reported culture of corruption involving oil company lobbyists. The hosts argue the Obama administration is using the spill crisis to ramrod Cap and Trade legislation through Congress and transition the economy toward "green" energy while shifting major oil production to South America.
