Republican leaders in the U.S. House said a White House proposal to impose a $10-per-barrel tax on U.S. oil stands no chance of gaining legislative traction. President Barack Obama proposed an additional fee on crude oil, calling for a $10-per-barrel tax to be phased in over five years to help fund new vehicle technology, rail initiatives and cleaner transportation systems. U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise , R-La., said the proposal is indicative of the Obama administration’s track record of enacting policies that hurt the nation’s energy sector. “He has waged open warfare on American energy,” he said. “The House will kill this absurd proposal, and instead focus on lowering […]