Staff for Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), who is positioning himself to become chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent reporters a Nov. 1 column today written by the congressman that suggests he will investigate White House climate and energy policy coordinator Carol Browner.
Now that it’s more or less official that Republicans will take over the House, key Republicans are working to position themselves to take over the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas), the most senior Republican on the committee, made it known tonight that he wants the spot, More…
If you haven’t been following the latest speculation about the potential musical chairs on various energy committees in Congress as a result of the midterms, shame on you allow me to update you.
If Republicans take over the House, it seems likely that Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) will More…
Lobbyists have been busy courting top GOP House members slated to take over the chairmanships on important committees should Republicans win the House, but it’s important to note that not every GOP committee leadership position has been decided. Some top Republicans are seeking waivers to preserve their ranking status More…
A coalition of environmental groups launched a new web site yesterday that targets lawmakers who have taken money from the oil, natural gas and coal industries.
DirtyEnergyMoney.com tracks industry contributions from 1999 to June 2010 based on Federal Election Commission disclosures.
As the saga of Rep. Joe Barton’s (R-Texas) apology to BP took yet another strange turn today, a new poll shows the voters he represents think he was wrong — and that the entire episode has negatively affected their opinion of him.
Public Policy Polling released the results of a More…
As soon as the Senate passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Dec. 24, Republicans and conservative activists started making a promise to voters. Give them a victory in the 2010 midterm elections, and they’ll repeal the bill.
“Every Republican in 2010 and 2012 will run on an More…
Speaking of Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) — who apparently is weighing a run for the Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) — Kate just passed along the all-time money-est Barton quote ever (and that’s saying something) about how wind power might More…
Last week, Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) invited the public, via Twitter, to join him for a Texas A&M football game in October. The suite was reserved, he said. All you need to do is bring $2,000.
Yesterday we learned why Barton, the senior Republican on the More…
From the Twittering fingers of Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) comes this public invitation to join the congressman next month when Texas A&M, his alma mater, takes on Arkansas at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. He’s reserved a suite for you. Oh, and don’t forget to bring the More…
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