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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…
Senate Energy’s hearing schedule continues to fill: A confirmation hearing for Joseph T. Kelliher to fill one of the two vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been…
Senate Energy Committee is looking forward to a brisk two months. So far, Chairman Domenici has noticed nearly a dozen full committee hearings through February and early March. Longtime readers…
Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee organized for the 108th Congress today, taking three actions that will be reported to the Rules Committee: 1. Approved the Committee’s budget for a…
“I have long recognized the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technologies in a variety of applications, so I’m pleased that President Bush plans to boost funding for fuel cell research….
The Senate late Thursday (1/23/03) wrapped up work on the FY03 omnibus approps bill, which now heads into a conference with the House. For those of you keeping score, we…
“It’s clear that we urgently need to address the state of our national forests. Last year’s fire season in the West was the most devastating in recent memory and we…
Senate Energy Chairman Jeff Bingaman and other Democratic leaders today chastised the U.S. Forest Service for seeking to undo many of the environmental safeguards which protect our national forests. “This…
The following Public Land bills were passed by the Senate on November 19, 2002. * indicates that the Senate cleared the measure for the President H.R. 695– Oil Region National…
Senate Democratic and Republican conferees, after a joint meeting today, declared that efforts to pass an energy bill this year are ended. With the House expected to adjourn tomorrow, the…
With Congress in its pre-election lull, both the House and the Senate will meet in abbreviated, non-legislative “pro forma” sessions only. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, both bodies will resume legislative…
We’ve seen from news reports that both the House and the Senate have passed Continuing Resolutions to carry us through Nov. 22. Many House Members have already transited area airports,…
In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity. We’ll see if that’s true with energy bills. There were a couple staff-level meetings over the long holiday weekend, but progress was minimal….