Chris John: What the lifted oil export ban means for Louisiana It has often been said that it takes a long time to accomplish anything in politics and government. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://www.dailyworld.com/story/opinion/2016/01/10/chris-john-lifted-oil-export-ban-means-louisiana/78556136/ It has often been said that it takes a long time to accomplish anything in politics and government.