The Rafuse Organization provides research, analysis and policy advice to companies, business coalitions, trade associations, institutes, private individuals and government agencies. The Organization focuses primarily on energy, trade, sanctions and national security issues, including the impact of taxes, regulations and legislation on those areas of concern.

Recent News and Views

Thank God for Dennis Kucinich (et al.)

January 20, 2012 in Energy Taxes, Jobs, Regulation

A new Dennis Kucinich tax proposal would define “reasonable”, tax oil and gas companies and fund the retirements for a new government agency filled with have-nots and never-wills. Thank God. Read More

The End of Ethanol Subsidies (!/?)

January 2, 2012 in Congress, Energy Taxes, EPA, Regulation

A January 2, 2012 Washington Post editorial noted that, Congress closed 2011 without continuing two hideous ethanol subsidies.  It’s about time; now, will they stick to their guns?  Perhaps. For years, many of us argued that the $0.45 per gallon tax credit for adding ethanol … Read More

Natural Gas Discoveries in Crete

January 2, 2012 in Jobs, Offshore Drilling

Crete has discovered enough natural gas to fuel the nation for 30 years. They plan to develop it. Read More