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• NEPPA Members Make Plans to Attend APPA Legislative Rally

  The 2009 American Public Power Association (APPA) Legislative Rally in Washington, DC, is February 23-26. It will be held once again at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel. Morgan Meguire is working with the NEPPA Legislative Committee to prepare talking Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 6:00 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-6-09 by Article

• Congressional Schedule; 111th Congress Swears-in Members

  On January 6, Congress convened for the swearing-in of Members of the 111 th Congress. The inauguration of President-elect Obama will take place on January 20. On Monday, January 5, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) sent a letter to all House Democrats, Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:59 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-6-09 by Article

• Stimulus Plans Under Discussion; APPA and Others Outline Priorities

  As reported in December, efforts are underway in Congress with the Obama transition team to develop the parameters for a massive stimulus package, which now could cost upwards of $1 trillion. Currently, Obama's approach to economic recovery consists Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:58 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-6-09 by Article

• AEP Advances National Interstate Transmission Grid Bill

  AEP, the Midwest-based utility that is one of the largest U.S. owners of generation and the owner of the largest transmission grid, has drafted a National Interstate Transmission Grid (NITG) bill that is circulating unofficially in Washington, DC. The Read More... Posted Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:57 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 1-6-09 by Article