Hobble

Dems, GOP Prepare to Do Battle Over Offshore Drilling

House Democratic leaders are trying to hobble together a broad energy bill that satisfies both the pro-drilling and environmental factions of the House. Details of the measure are expected to be unveiled toward the end of the week, as Democrats and Republicans sharpen their rhetoric in preparation for a fierce battle over the issue of offshore oil and natural gas drilling.

September 11, 2008

Energy Groups: FERC Affiliate Rule Would Hobble ‘Corporate Governance’

By seeking to significantly restrict the contacts of regulated natural gas pipeline and power transmission providers with their energy affiliates, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could be trading in one set of problems — affiliate misconduct — for another set dealing with “corporate governance,” three energy associations warned the agency.

April 21, 2003

Energy Groups: FERC Affiliate Rule Would Hobble ‘Corporate Governance’

By seeking to significantly restrict the contacts of regulated natural gas pipelines and power transmission with their energy affiliates, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could be trading one set of problems — affiliate misconduct — for another set of problems dealing with “corporate governance,” three energy associations warned the agency.

April 15, 2003