IN THIS UPDATE:

*Energy and Climate Legislation

*Senate

..Senator Graham Circulates Clean Energy Draft

..Upcoming Hearings

*House

..Top Democrats Launch Hydraulic-Fracturing Inquiry

..Upcoming Hearings

*Administration

..White House Issues Status Report on Stimulus’ Success

..CEQ Issues Guidance to Gauge Emissions Impact of Federal Actions

*Department of Commerce

*Department of Energy

..Loan Guarantees Issued for Nuclear Reactors

..FERC Grants Power Marketer Status to Google

*Department of the Interior

*Department of Transportation

*Environmental Protection Agency

..EPA Has Obligated Almost All Recovery Act Funds

..EPA Funds New Climate Research

*Federal Communications Commission

*Miscellaneous

..Renewable Sector Set for Strong Period of Growth

..Three Firms Leave USCAP

..CARB Unveils Proposal for Next-Generation Vehicle Standards

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