Energy & Environment Chuck DeVore Testimony | U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability; Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee The COVID-triggered recession of 2020 lasted two months, starting in February and ending in March, with the federal government spending trillions of dollars to stimulate the economy in the wake of a global pandemic. After losing almost 22 million jobs in two months due to government-imposed lockdowns, the economy recovered 12.5 million jobs—57% of the... October 11, 2024
Election Integrity ‘Prove it’ isn’t an insult. It’s a standard. Trust needs guardrails. The SAVE Act promotes straightforward verification that most voters already support. President Donald Trump last Friday night took to Truth Social to reiterate his support for voter ID and proof of citizenship for voting. His message was simple and direct: Elections should be decided by eligible American citizens. That position aligns with what most... February 19, 2026
Energy & Environment Southern Spirit Line: High Voltage Hype, Low Impact for Texas The proposed Southern Spirit transmission line connecting Texas to Louisiana and Mississippi has generated a lot of headlines over the past week, with my favorite coming from the publication Electrek: “Hell froze over in Texas—the state will connect to the U.S. grid for the first time via a fed grant.” I laughed. The article fails... October 11, 2024