Midwest

Over 35 years ago during the 1981-82 recession, Billy Joel released “Allentown” about the plight of this Pennsylvania town. 

Too many oil, gas, coal, rare earth and other vital resources are still off limits.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised he would stimulate the economy by lifting job-killing regulations and mandates on the energy industry that hurt American workers and consumers.

In a December 60 Minutes interview, House Speaker Paul Ryan spoke of the need for regulatory reform.

President Obama, and his administration, has enacted so many foolish and cost-increasing energy policies, it is easy to think that they are his purview alone. But in 2007, Republicans were just as guilty. Seeds were planted and a garden of bad legislation took root in a totally different energy environment. At the time, the growth seemed like something worthy of cultivation. However, what sprouted up more closely resembles a weed that needs to be yanked out.

Keep up the good work, Chicago. With the ample snow and bitter cold, your efforts to fight global warming appear to be working!