Start of Election Season Triggers Many Retirements -
With the elections nine months away, 43 members of the House have announced they will not seek reelection. An additional three seats will need to be filled due to...more
Congress returns to Washington the week of December 2 for a short work period of two weeks, although additional legislative days may be added to the calendar as the House and Senate work to conclude several matters before the...more
12/4/2019
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ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE -
After a busy week with Yom Kippur and visits from Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Congress is focusing this week on finalizing a continuing resolution and preparing for new...more
9/30/2015
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In This Issue:
- Introduction
- Agriculture, Food Safety, and Nutrition
- Appropriations, Budget, and Debt Ceiling
- Defense and National Security
- Education
- Energy and Environment
- Financial...more
1/21/2015
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In This Issue:
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Environmental...more
1/7/2015
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Fracking Bans ,
Keystone XL Pipeline ,
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NAAQS ,
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REAP ,
Renewable Energy
In This Issue:
- Congressional Committees
.. Senate Finance Committee
.. House Ways and Means Committee
- Trade Policy Issues
.. Trade Promotion Authority
.. Free Trade Agreements
.. Miscellaneous...more
In This Issue:
- Commerce Department Action on Solar Trade Case
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Commerce
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7/30/2014
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Energy Policy ,
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Exports ,
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Renewable Energy ,
Renewable Fuel Standard ,
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US Department of State ,
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- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Administration
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of...more
7/23/2014
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U.S. Commerce Department
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
The Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee released a bipartisan six-year surface transportation bill late yesterday evening. The bill, titled the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, will be marked up by the committee on...more