April 19, 2016 archive

Congressman Ready for a Fight with the FCC over Broadband Internet Access

Oklahoma Rep. Steve Russell is ready to take on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler in a fight over whether the Federal Communications Commission should be able to regulate broadband rates in the nation.
Russell is among those who recently voted to approve HR 26…

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EPA Wants Feedlot Pollution Lawsuit Thrown Out of Court

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has responded to a lawsuit by several farm groups challenging a rule over animal feedlot pollution reporting requirements. The Agency is asking the D.C. Circuit Court to throw out the challenges to the rul…

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EPA Wants Feedlot Pollution Lawsuit Thrown Out of Court

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has responded to a lawsuit by several farm groups challenging a rule over animal feedlot pollution reporting requirements. The Agency is asking the D.C. Circuit Court to throw out the challenges to the rule that…

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WPX Layoffs Hit Tulsa

WPX Energy, Inc. on Monday laid off 42 employees, including 38 at its Tulsa headquarters.
The oil and natural gas producer also cut three positions in Killdeer, North Dakota and one in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The layoffs represent 4% of the company’s to…

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