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Congress to the RES-cue!

 |  Aug 3, 2007

The House Energy Bill will begin floor debate this morning, with amendments–including a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)–voted on this afternoon. But if they like to talk as much as the … Read more

House Energy Vote Approaches

 |  Jul 31, 2007

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Senate passed their version of an Energy Bill, drawing up a blueprint for America’s energy use in the coming year. Now the House of … Read more

Hey from Hampton, IA

 |  Jul 24, 2007

Today was a busy day in Iowa. After leaving Eagle Grove, we rode east through more farm towns. In one town, I ran into a Clinton ’08 campaign booth. I … Read more

Senate Energy Bill: Done

 |  Jun 22, 2007

Yesterday afternoon the Senate voted to end debate on the energy bill, and then after a couple more hours of debate (huh?), but no important votes, the Senate passed the … Read more

Senate Energy Bill: I want my MPG…

 |  Jun 20, 2007

The Energy Bill will be wrapped up this week one way or another, as Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a motion for cloture yesterday, signaling debate and voting on the … Read more

Senate Energy Bill: Final Week (?)

 |  Jun 18, 2007

The Senate begins its second week debating the energy bill. This bill has tremendous implications for global warming and wildlife. With a handful of votes this week, the Senate could … Read more

Grassroots Victory on Capitol Hill for Tackling the Climate Crisis

 |  Mar 23, 2007

Yesterday was an incredible day on Capitol Hill. I had the privilege to attend, along with many others, the special hearings held by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives … Read more

Valle Vidal Victory

 |  Nov 19, 2006

The Valle Vidal, a 101,794-acre area that has been dubbed “New Mexico’s Yellowstone,” is now off-limits to oil and gas drilling thanks to the U.S. Congress. Big win for wildlife… … Read more

Let’s Move “Beyond Petroleum” Already!

 |  Sep 13, 2006

After sitting through Tuesday’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on BP’s recent pipeline failure up in Prudhoe Bay, I was left wondering if anything would ever change. Sure, … Read more

Energy Freedom, Strings Attached

 |  Aug 6, 2006

Ahhhhh, what’s an energy bill without a good name? The “American-Made Energy Freedom Act” was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.). It’s purpose? … Read more