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VOLUME 93 | NUMBER 9
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Talking Energy
Sen. Lisa Murkowski discusses potential climate change and national energy legislation, NGVs and the outlook for natural gas in the country’s energy future.
2 President’s Message
LIHEAP and the Budget Crunch— Yes, Congress needs to balance the books, but in making its budget choices it should never forget that lives hang in the balance as well.
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5 In the Know
At the Center of Transformation— A PG&E executive talks about the changes occurring at PG&E to make pipelines as safe as possible.
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Saving LIHEAP
BY S. LAWRENCE PAULSON—The new Save LIHEAP Coalition is working to protect funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the families, elderly and other needy Americans who rely on its existence.
16 Safety First
Helping to Guide Growth—The Pipelines and Informed Planning Alliance has issued recommended practices for pipeline safety and land use planning.
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Company Profiles
Industry leaders share a quick snapshot of their companies and offerings.
DEPARTMENTS
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8 In the News—DOE to use full fuel
cycle in measuring appliance energy conservation; USGS dramatically ups estimate of Marcellus Shale gas resource; smart grid special—survey results, natural gas technology, American Gas Foundation paper
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Marketplace Places to Be Noteworthies Jobline Advertisers’ Index Facts on Gas
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - November 2011