Topic: U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Key points of the climate-energy bill before Congress

Lawmakers craft a bill that will move the US to a far cleaner energy policy.

World's next big climate pact begins to take shape

This week, negotiators from 182 countries meet in Bonn, Germany to lay the groundwork for a post-Kyoto climate regime.

The Monitor's View: Forecast for climate change bill: cloudy

A buffeted measure passed a House committee last week, but faces more headwinds.

Sweeping climate-energy bill clears first big hurdle in Congress

The compromise measure would mandate reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions and require greater use of renewable energy. The Senate could be a major stumbling block.

House fast-tracks major changes on energy and climate

But how much will they cost Americans, particularly during a recession?

Have your say about global warming

Congress and the National Academies look to shape America's policy on climate change.

Obama gives lawmakers a budget plateful

GOP says the White House plan means more taxes on all Americans

Amid peanut scandal, Georgia moves to tighten its food-safety net

On Wednesday, the state legislature began work on measures to tighten food inspections, while in Washington, the CEO of Peanut Corp. refused to testify before Congress.

Capitol Hill feels Obama’s hand

The president-elect’s influence is altering both policy directions and the partisan tone in Congress.

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Waxman unseats Dingell as House energy committee chair

To the delight of many environmental groups across the country, California Democrat Henry Waxman has ousted fellow Democrat John Dingell of Michigan from his post as chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Obama promises "new chapter" in climate leadership

Barack Obama delivered a brief video message Wednesday to the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, Calif., in which he unequivocally affirmed the scientific basis of climate change and vowed to take action on cutting carbon emissions, in spite of the troubled global economy.

Post-Ike gas shortage may take weeks to end

The current gas crisis is worse than the 2005 shortages after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, say some experts.

Congress rushes to fill oil speculation loophole

Speculation can add $70 to the price of a barrel of oil, critics charge.

Senate warms to a climate policy

Even though legislation fell to defeat, Friday’s debate marked the first time a majority backed a cap on carbon emissions.

Bush sets greenhouse-gas emissions goal for 2025

The president says the level will stabilize by that year, but he sets no cap.

U.S. nuclear plant safety checks system under fire

Congress and two states scrutinize the relicensing process after a federal audit found problems with safety documents.