Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) sent a letter to presumptive House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) today outlining his priorities for the House Energy & Commerce Committee, if he becomes chairman. The letter is heavy on conservative go-to issues — cutting spending, “restoring freedom” and protecting human life — but noticeably light on More…
Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, sent a letter to key Obama administration officials today asking for more information about reports that China is blocking shipments of rare earth minerals to the United States.
The letter is addressed to Energy More…
If you did a free association test on political insiders and said “Robert Byrd,” 90 percent of them would probably respond immediately with “coal.” The Democratic senator from West Virginia has undergone some major transformations over his record-setting career — most notably from KKK member to semi-reliable liberal — More…
Republican lawmakers aren’t about to let this one slide.
Following the “Climategate” scandal, which global warming skeptics say casts doubt on the science behind climate change, four GOP leaders today sent a letter (PDF) to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson calling on the EPA to withdraw its More…
Two weeks ago, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its support for sweeping climate legislation. The announcement surprised everyone — including the Chamber itself — and was quickly revealed to be a hoax.
Well, today we’re seeing a repeat performance — only it appears genuine. The Chamber has posted More…
A letter (PDF) sent this morning to Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) — signed by more than 300 environmental, social advocacy and other groups — urges the Senate to draft a climate bill with stronger environmental protections than the American Clean Energy and Security Act More…
President Obama’s team of advisers, initially touted for its wealth of experience and qualifications, continues to unravel as Nancy Killefer withdraws her nomination for chief performance officer, CNN reports. In this newly created position, Killefer would have worked with the Office of Management and Budget to increase More…
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