After their overwhelming success in the 2014 mid-term elections, Republicans are preparing to assume their new majority in the Senate, while their House colleagues have secured an expanded majority that exceeds their World...more
11/24/2014
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With the November elections looming, the House and Senate completed their work last week before departing Washington to campaign, leaving any remaining legislative work for the post-election lame duck session. The brief work...more
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- Energy and Environmental Debate
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9/17/2014
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China ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Coal ,
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Congress returns this week from a five week district work period for approximately ten legislative days before departing Washington again in late September to campaign for the November midterm elections.
Although the...more
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- Extenders Déjà Vu: Fate of Expired Clean Energy Tax Provisions Closely Tied to Election
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8/27/2014
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Clean Energy ,
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Energy Policy ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Extender Statutes ,
Fracking ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
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NASA ,
NEPA ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
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- Energy and Climate Debate
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- Department of Commerce
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7/23/2014
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- Despite Hurdles, U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Poised for Growth
- Energy and Climate Debate
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7/15/2014
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EU ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Wind Power
Although the 113th Congress continues to see a dearth of legislation seeing final approval, over the past six months, Congress has managed to finalize Fiscal Year 2014 appropriations; address the Sustainable Growth Rate...more
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- As EPA Considers Required 2014 Biofuel Levels, CBO Analyzes Gas and Food Price Impact
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7/1/2014
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- Spotlight: Advanced Biofuels
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5/7/2014
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Returning from a two-week recess, Congress faces a quickly tightening legislative calendar over the next three months before the month-long August recess. During that time there are additional breaks scheduled for Memorial...more
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1/14/2014
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The House is back in session this week, and healthcare measures are expected to dominate both chambers. Three conference committees are reconciling differences between House and Senate approved bills. The first will tackle...more
Administration officials used the week before the Labor Day holiday to undertake domestic public outreach events. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, and Environmental Protection Agency...more