Crowley Hires Jadotte as SVP of Government Relations
;s engagement with policymakers through leadership and outreach that builds trust, innovative policies, and effective advocacy across our services for commercial and government customers,” said Parker Harrison, senior vice president and general counsel.Prior to his tenure with the Obama Administration and NASCAR, Jadotte was chief of staff to Representative Peter Deutsch (D-Fla.) and Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-Fla.). He also served in the Clinton Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor.“I am pleased to join Crowley and look forward to advancing the company&rsquo
Shell's Arctic Drilling a Threat for Pacific Walrus
plan and permit applications, protect the Pacific walrus, and ensure agency decisions resulting from the review of Shell’s drilling proposal are defensible and lawful," wrote Earthjustice. Annie Leonard, executive director of Greenpeace USA, argued in an email to HuffPost that the Obama administration must "not let an oil company make up its own rules in the Arctic." Greenpeace is one of the groups that joined Earthjustice's letter. While the Pacific walrus is not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act, the Fish and Wildlife Service is considering it for federal
API Wants US to Open up More Offshore Acreage
The offshore oil and natural gas leasing program proposed by the Obama administration puts America’s energy competitiveness at risk, API President and CEO Jack Gerard told reporters today as the government kicked off a series of public meetings on the proposal around the country. “America has a chance to be the world leader in energy now and for decades to come,” said Gerard. “But the opportunity could slip through our fingers if the government keeps 87 percent of offshore waters closed to oil and natural gas leasing. “Studies show we could create 840
MARAD Shipbuilding Loan Guarantee
, Eastern Shipbuilding --now employing about 1,600 people-- has increased orders from Boldini and other companies and currently completes and launches a new vessel about every six weeks. The completion of these vessels and growth in Eastern Shipbuilding’s productivity show that the Obama Administration’s investment in our manufacturing infrastructure pays huge dividends. Since 2009, this Administration has invested more than $150 million to boost small U.S. shipyard efficiency and productivity and grow the number of jobs for shipbuilding and repair workers, and the thousands of businesses
US: $4B in Loan Aid for Renewable Energy
The U.S. Energy Department on Wednesday unveiled a plan for up to $4 billion in loan aid for renewable energy companies to help rejuvenate a program that faced harsh political attacks over past failures of federally subsidized projects. The Obama administration's draft plan would provide loan guarantees for innovative projects that limit or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. It will specifically focus on advanced electric grid technology and storage, biofuels for conventional vehicles, energy from waste products and energy efficiency. "We're back in business," Peter Davidson, executive
