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WASHINGTON, February 9, 2012 - In response to the State Department Inspector General’s conclusion that there was no wrongdoing concerning the department’s review of Keystone XL pipeline, API asked what more evidence is needed to get this job creating project off the ground now?

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2012 ─ The American Petroleum Institute applauded the efforts of House lawmakers looking to improve America’s energy and economic future by building the Keystone XL pipeline. 

WASHINGTON, February 3, 2012 — The American Petroleum Institute is setting the record straight on Congressman Ed Markey’s claim that oil from the Keystone XL pipeline will be exported.

WASHINGTON, January 19, 2012 – A host of new rules, policies and administrative actions unconducive to oil and natural gas development on federal lands has significantly slowed the rate of leasing, permitting and drilling in these areas since 2009, a new study released today says. This has cost jobs, energy production and revenue to our government.

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2012 – Jack Gerard, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, presented remarks to reporters this afternoon on President Obama's decision to reject granting a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2012 – API President and CEO Jack Gerard called on the administration and Congress to start making the right choices on energy if they want to put the nation on track for more economic growth and job creation.

WASHINGTON, January 11, 2012 — The American Petroleum Institute along with more than a hundred industry organizations from across the country sent a letter to President Obama urging him to swiftly approve the Keystone XL pipeline.