The following press releases were distributed by the Pickens Plan between June 2008 and February 2012.

• February 2012
  • February 15, 2012 — U.S. Has Imported 239 Million Barrels Since State of the Union; Costs Mount as Congress Fails to Act
• January 2012
  • January 26, 2012 — President Obama Energy Plan Incorporates Key Elements of The Pickens Plan
  • January 25, 2012 — T. Boone Pickens Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
  • January 17, 2012 — U.S. Spent Nearly Half-Trillion Dollars on Foreign Oil in 2011
• December 2011
  • December 8, 2011 — U.S. Spent $36.7 Billion on Foreign Oil in November
• November 2011
  • November 15, 2011 — T. Boone Pickens Applauds Introduction of NAT GAS Act by Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)
  • November 9, 2011 — U.S. Spent $36.4 Billion on Foreign Oil in October
• September 2011
  • September 8, 2011 — U.S. Spent $37.9 Billion on Foreign Oil in August
• August 2011
  • August 11, 2011 — U.S. Spent $42.0 Billion on Foreign Oil in July
• June 2011
  • June 8, 2011 — U.S. Spent $41.7 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of May
• May 2011
  • May 11, 2011 — U.S. Spent $42.5 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of April
  • May 3, 2011 — Pickens Praises House Blue Dogs’ Endorsement of NAT GAS Act
• April 2011
  • April 13, 2011 — Total U.S. Spend on Foreign Oil Rose to $39.9 Billion for Month of March
• March 2011
  • March 30, 2011 — Pickens Encouraged By President Obama’s Call For a More Secure American Energy Future
  • March 11, 2011 — U.S. Spent $31.3 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of February
• February 2011
  • February 23, 2011 — Oil Prices Rose Above $100 a Barrel for the First Time Since October 2008
  • February 10, 2011 — U.S. Spent $32.6 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of January
• January 2011
  • January 31, 2011 — T. Boone Pickens Statement on U.S. Energy Policy and the National Security
    Implications of Egyptian Crisis
  • January 19, 2011 — U.S. Imported 4.25 Billion Barrels of Oil in 2010, Spending $337 Billion
• December 2010
  • December 10, 2010 — U.S. Spent $28 Billion on Foreign Oil in Month of November
• November 2010
  • November 11, 2010 — Total U.S. Spend on Foreign Oil Rose to $28 Billion for Month of October
• October 2010
  • October 13 , 2010 — U.S. Imported 346 Million Barrels of Oil in September, Spending $26 Billion (Just Released)
• September 2010
  • September 14 , 2010 — U.S. Imported 382 Million Barrels of Oil in August, Spending $29.3 Billion
• August 2010
  • August 16, 2010 — U.S. Imported 388 Million Barrels of Oil in July, Highest Total in 18 Months
• July 2010
  • July 15, 2010 — Energy Expert T. Boone Pickens Outlines Plan to Cut Foreign Oil Dependency in New Whiteboard Presentation
• June 2010
  • June 16, 2010 — Pickens praises U.S. conference of mayors for bipartisan support of NAT GAS Act
  • June 15, 2010 — Cost of Foreign Oil Dependency, Already Crippling U.S. Economy, Has Increased $50 Billion Year-Over-Year
• May 2010
  • May 21, 2010 — Pickens Encouraged by Obama’s Call for More Natural Gas in Transportation
  • May 17, 2010 — U.S. Spent Over $30 Billion for Foreign Oil in April
  • May 12, 2010 — Pickens: Kerry-Lieberman Energy Bill Recognizes Economic and National Security Threat of OPEC Oil Dependence
• April 2010
  • April 14, 2010 — T. Boone Pickens Testifies Before House Committee on Ways & Means;Urges Congress to Pass the NAT GAS Act
  • April 13, 2010 — T. Boone Pickens to Testify at Ways and Means Committee Hearing on “Energy Tax Incentives Driving the Green Job Economy”
• March 2010
  • March 31, 2010 — T. Boone Pickens Statement on President Obama’s Remarks on Offshore Drilling
  • March 15, 2010 — U.S. Paid Over $50 Billion for Oil in First Two Months of 2010
• February 2010
  • February 24, 2010 — U.S. Paid Over $27 Billion for Oil in January
• January 2010
  • January 14, 2010 U.S. Imported 4.35 Billion Barrels of Oil in 2009, Spending Over Half a Million Dollars per Minute
• December 2009
  • December 14, 2009 – U.S. Paid Over $26 Billion for Oil in November
• November 2009
  • November 9, 2009 – U.S. Imported 350 Million Barrels of Oil in October
• October 2009
  • October 13, 2009 – U.S. Spent Nearly $25 Billion on Imported Oil in September
• September 2009
  • September 10, 2009 – U.S. Spent Over $25 Billion on Imported Oil in August
• August 2009
  • August 13, 2009 – U.S. Showing No Signs of Reducing Dependence on Foreign Oil
• July 2009
  • June 15, 2009 – U.S. Spent Nearly $25 Billion on Imported Oil in June — The Highest in 2009
  • June 8, 2009 – Pickens joins Bipartisan Group of Congressional Leaders on Capitol Hill to Promote Natural Gas Legislation
  • July 8, 2009 -Reid, Hatch and Menendez Joined by T. Boone Pickens to Tout New Legislation that Would Spur Use of Natural Gas Vehicles
• June 2009
  • June 18, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on Surge in Estimated Natural Gas Reserves
  • June 5, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Highlights U.S. Oil Dependence for Sixth Consecutive Month
• May 2009
  • May 12, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens: Widened Trade Gap Due to Rise in Oil Imports Strong Reminder of Urgent Need for Energy Reform
  • May 8, 2009 – U.S. Continues to Import Nearly 70% of Foreign Oil; T. Boone Pickens: April U.S. Foreign Oil Dependence Figures Highest Yet in 2009
• April 2009
  • April 24, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Applauds California’s Adoption of Low Carbon Fuel Standard
  • April 22, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on President Obama’s Earth Day Speech in Iowa
  • April 2, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Highlights March Foreign Oil Dependence Numbers Amid Historic Virtual March on Washington
  • April 1, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on Introduction of
    H.R. 1835– the NAT GAS Act of 2009
  • April 1, 2009 – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, T. Boone Pickens and John Podesta Release Letter to President Barack Obama Urging Action on Clean-Energy Infrastructure
• March 2009
  • March 30, 2009 – Three Days that will Change America: Americans Unite to Virtually March on Washington for Energy Independence
  • March 18, 2009 – Support and Implementation of the Pickens Plan Continues to Grow
  • March 11, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on AT&T’s decision to Upgrade 8,000 Fleet Vehicles to Run on Natural Gas in the Next Five Years
  • March 10, 2009 – Three Days That Will Change America: Americans Unite To Virtually March on Washington for Energy Independence
  • March 5, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Highlights February Foreign Oil Dependence Numbers as Energy Debate Heats up in Washington
• February 2009
  • February 23, 2009 – “National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy” Forum Proposes Principles for Energy Policy in the U.S.; Builds Momentum towards Clean Energy Legislation
  • February 20, 2009 – Energy Summit Led by Reid, Podesta, Pickens, Bill Clinton, Gore, Pelosi Webcast Information
  • February 17, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on Signing of Economic Stimulus Plan
  • February 13, 2009 – NCEP to Set Goal of Developing Key Principles for U.S. Energy Policy
  • February 10, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on Passage of U.S. Senate Version of the Economic Stimulus Plan
  • February 04, 2009 – Press Conference – T. Boone Pickens provides monthly update on U.S. Foreign Oil Imports
  • February 03, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Praises Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid For Comments On Advancement Of Natural Gas Heavy Duty Fleet Vehicles
• January 2009
  • January 28, 2009 – Senator Harry Reid, Energy Executive T. Boone Pickens and John Podesta Host Kickoff Teleconference on Monday, February 2, 2009 to Discuss the National Clean Energy Project’s Agenda and Goals
  • January 28, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on Passage of U.S. House of Representatives Version of Economic Stimulus Plan
  • January 26, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on President Obama’s Remarks on Commitment to New Energy in Economic Stimulus Plan
  • January 19, 2009 – Pickens To address 77th winter meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors.
  • January 13, 2009 – Pickens Highlights Disparity in Spending on Infrastructure
  • January 13, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Host Capitol Hill Energy Policy Briefing
  • January 13, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens to launch monthly update on U.S. foreign oil purchases
  • January 12, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. host Capitol Hill energy policy briefing
  • January 08, 2009 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on President-Elect Barack Obama’s Speech on Economic Stimulus Plan
  • January 07, 2009 – Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter Signs Pickens Pledge
• December 2008
  • December 23, 2008 – Granger Signs Pickens Energy Pledge
  • December 19, 2008 – Phoenix Mayor Signs Pickens Pledge
  • December 18, 2008 – Pickens Praises Obama Appointments To Interior, Agriculture
  • December 17, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens Comments on OPEC Decision to Cut Oil Production by 2.2 Million Barrels Per Day
  • December 15, 2008 – Pickens Embraces Obama’s Energy Team Appointments
  • December 9, 2008 – American Lung Association Announces Support of Pickens Plan
  • December 4, 2008 – Louisianans Join More than 1,350,000 Americans Who Want Energy Independence Now
• November 2008
  • November 14, 2008 – 150 Mayors Have Signed Pickens Pledge
  • November 12, 2008 – T Boone Pickens Keynote Speaker at EEI Financial Conference in Phoenix, AZ (Media Advisory)
  • November 7, 2008 – T Boone Pickens Keynote Speaker at EEI Financial Conference in Phoenix, AZ
  • November 3, 2008 – 50th Member of U.S. Congress Signs Pickens Pledge
• October 2008
  • October 29, 2008 – Senate Candidate Hagan Signs Pickens Pledge Joining More Than 1,250,000 Americans Who Want to Break Our Addiction to Foreign Oil
  • October 29, 2008 – Senator Dole Signs Pickens Pledge Joining More Than 1,250,000 Americans Who Want to Break Our Addiction to Foreign Oil
  • October 27, 2008 – National Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for Pickens Plan
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Titus for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Brown for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Lumpkin for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Stivers for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Skelly for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Lance for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises LaRocco for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Derby for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Hackett for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Markey for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 16, 2008 – Gov. Strickland Signs Pickens Pledge Joining More Than 1,000,000 Americans Who Want to Break Our Addiction to Foreign Oil
  • October 13, 2008 – Pickens’ Army Reaches One Million Member Milestone
  • October 8, 2008 – Bipartisan Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for the Pickens Plan
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Walberg for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Udall for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Moore for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Heller for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Feeney for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman English for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressman Conyers for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congresswoman Browne-Waite for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congresswoman Berkley for Supporting Energy Independence
  • October 6, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens To Host Presidential Debate e-Rally With Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope
  • October 3, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens Statement on meeting with Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin
• September 2008
  • September 24, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens to Speak at the University of Michigan’s Go Blue-Live Green Homecoming Week
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Sessions for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Porter for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Peterson for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congresswoman Fallin for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congresswoman Boyda for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Marchant for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Platts for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Goode for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Boren for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Shays for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Walz for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Kingston for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Kirk for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 23, 2008 – Pickens Praises Congressmen Gillibrand for Supporting Energy Independence
  • September 17, 2008 – Gov. Schweitzer (MT) signs Pickens Pledge
  • September 15, 2008 – Gov. Richardson (NM) signs Pickens Pledge
  • September 4, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Salt Lake City, UT on 9/11/08
  • September 3, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Albuquerque, NM on 9/10/08
• August 2008
  • August 30, 2008 – Pickens postpones town hall meeting in Shreveport, LA
  • August 29, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Shreveport, LA on 9/5/08
  • August 27, 2008 – Pickens comments on NBC’s rejection of latest Pickens Plan ad
  • August 18, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Fargo, ND on 8/21/08
  • August 17, 2008 – Pickens’ statement on meeting with Barack Obama in Reno, NV
  • August 15, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Rapid City, SD on 8/20/08
  • August 15, 2008 – Pickens continues town hall meeting series in Lincoln, NE on 8/20/08
  • August 15, 2008 – Pickens’ statement on meeting with John McCain in Aspen, CO
  • August 11, 2008 – Pickens continues “wind belt” town hall meeting series in Le Mars, IA on 8/14/08
  • August 4, 2008 – Pickens continues “wind belt” town hall meeting series in Lamar, CO on 8/6/08
  • August 4, 2008 – Pickens statement on Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. Energy Policy
• July 2008
  • July 22, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens to Senate Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee
  • July 8, 2008 – Press Release – Pickens Plan Unveiled
• June 2008
  • June 23, 2008 – T. Boone Pickens – Short Bio
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