In This Issue:

Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of State; Environmental Protection Agency; Personnel; International; States; and Miscellaneous.

Excerpt from Energy and Climate Debate -

House and Senate leaders are hoping to close the lame duck session of the 112th Congress by December 24, though there remains a chance that they will return to complete a fiscal cliff deal the week between Christmas and New Years. Though a final agreement is still forthcoming, all potential components, including tax extender items such as the production tax credit, are being discussed and scored.