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• Congress Returns for Lame Duck Session

  Congress returned yesterday (11/17) to start discussions on various organizational changes, including elections for committee and leadership positions. Votes are expected in both chambers, in their respective caucuses, as Members work to restructure - Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:24 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 11-18-08 by Article

• Waxman - Dingell Battle for House Energy Gavel Continues

  House Democrats are being pressed for support by both Reps. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and John Dingell (D-MI) for chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee. As previously reported, Waxman - a liberal ally of Speaker Pelosi and current Chairman Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:23 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 11-18-08 by Article

• APPA Signs Letter Asking Congress for Assistance with Pensions

  In continued efforts to aid company pension plans impacted by the economic downturn, more than 300 organizations, including the American Public Power Association (APPA), sent a letter on November 12 to the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Education Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:22 PM by Staff | 0 Comments Filed under: NEPPA e-Weekly Legislative Update DC Report 11-18-08 by Article