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.