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• 111th Congress Sworn In

  On January 6, Congress convened to swear-in Members of the 111 th Congress. In the days remaining before the January 20 Presidential Inauguration, Congress plans to consider legislation on pay equity, legislative reforms, public lands and a large economic Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:00 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-13-09 by Article

• Markey Assumes Chairmanship of New Energy and Environment Panel

  On January 8, Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) asserted his seniority and assumed the chairmanship of the new House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, which combines the jurisdiction of two previous subcommittees (Energy and Air Quality Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:59 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-13-09 by Article

• House Leadership Weighs in on Stimulus Plans

  As reported previously, efforts are under way between Congress and the Obama transition team to develop a massive stimulus package, which now could cost upwards of $1 trillion. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) said last week (1/7) that committee Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:59 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-13-09 by Article

• FERC Chairman Kelliher Resigns as Chair

  On January 7, FERC Chairman Joe Kelliher announced he would resign his position as chairman of the Commission on January 20. He will remain a member of the Commission for the time being. In a statement, he said "Although my term as commissioner does Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2009 9:58 AM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-13-09 by Article