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Senate Majority and Democratic leaders are looking to put together a finite list of amendments for the energy bill. Such a list — common on big bills — is an…
Too often you hear from us when we think the Administration (or the Congress) has done the wrong thing. So, it’s only fair for you to hear from us when…
Finally, the Senate stitched together consecutive days on the energy bill. So far, we’ve gone through 50 percent of the time that leadership says we will have on the bill…
Today (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon, in the Capitol’s Room SC-4, representatives from Native American tribes, citizens groups, sportfishing associations and the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies will join…
As expected, the Senate today returned to the energy bill. We were supposed to be doing ethanol, the pending business. But ethanol traffic was light because a lot of Senators…
Our last update highlighted the need for the Administration to support the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline provisions in the Senate energy bill. That project is the most meaningful thing S….
In this run-up to recess, with no action on the energy bill for at least another week, you may be looking for things to write about. We’re trying to help….
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) today introduced legislation that directs the Bureau of Reclamation to explore opportunities where the federal government can help ensure reliable supplies of water for small towns…
Thanks, everyone, for your patience and good humor so far re: the Senate GOP energy bill (S. 14). Floor action on this legislation is likely get more challenging as we…
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Ranking Member, Senate Energy & Natural Resouces Committee: “Last year, when Congress debated ways to reduce the threat of wildfires on public lands, some of my colleagues…
The Senate floor schedule is said to be notoriously unpredictable. Today we saw why. Here’s what happened: As forecast, the Senate yesterday set aside the energy bill (S. 14) to…
Energy bill watchers get a recess next week – the Senate is not expected to resume consideration of S. 14 until, well, until it does. Next week, as announced by…
Here’s the latest on the Senate energy bill, S.14 Amendments were expected today, but none were offered. That’s because the unanimous consent agreement governing the energy bill says that amendments…
Today, we are beginning our second attempt on the Senate floor in two Congresses to craft an improved and more comprehensive national energy policy. Last year, the Senate passed a…
Senate Energy Committee today reported the GOP energy bill out of committee, 13-10. The legislation may come before the full Senate as early next week. Here is Ranking Member Jeff…
“This week Americans celebrated Earth Day, asserting our commitment to preserving and passing on a beautiful world to our children. “Ironically, the Bush Administration just days earlier told Congress that…
Seems like a fine afternoon for an early progress report on the Senate’s energy bill. One week ago, the Majority staff draft of this legislation (see energy.senate.gov) was circulated. A…
“Mme. President, I appreciate the chance to speak for a few minutes on the critical economic situation we are facing here in the United States, and the direct effect that…
The four Senate committee leaders with jurisdiction over energy taxes and energy policy last night introduced a comprehensive bill including a series of alternative energy production tax incentives. The sponsors…
“Word that the White House intends to nominate Suedeen Kelly to fill a vacancy on the FERC is indeed welcome. I’ve always said that it’s important for the West to…
Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), the Senate Energy Committee’s ranking member, today on the Senate floor urged the Administration to better define its policy for utilizing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. “I…
When Congress last night passed the FY03 spending package, three energy-related items were included: five-year reauthorization of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, five-year reauthorization of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve…
“A quick look through the Administration’s proposed budget for the Forest Service shows a fairly level budget overall, with not much of an increase from recent appropriated levels. Maybe given…
Sen. Jeff Bingaman, top Democrat on the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, today renewed his effort to focus more attention on developing energy resources on Indian lands by introducing…
“Perhaps it’s a good thing that President Bush has finally indicated an interest in having a climate change policy. However, a policy that doesn’t improve on what likely is going…