Elections

Mining

Schweitzer elected chairman of Stillwater board

By Matt Gouras and Matthew Brown on May 20, 2013

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Monday that he is "focused like a laser" on improving the Stillwater Mining Co. after being elected chairman of the board — but he also isn't ruling out a potential U.S. Senate run.

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Politics

Cuccinelli touts coal, offshore oil in energy plan

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The Washington Post

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II, the Republican candidate for governor, released his energy plan to promote all sources with special focus on coal and offshore oil development, The Washington Post reports.

Politics

Poll: Markey leads by seven in Mass. Senate race

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Politico

A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows Democratic Rep. Ed Markey with a seven-point lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez in the Massachusetts Senate race, Politico reports.

Politics

Environmentalists plan big role in Mass. Senate race

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The Associated Press

Environmental groups could have a big impact in the Massachusetts Senate race on behalf of Democratic Rep. Ed Markey, as Republican Gabriel Gomez rejected a pledge to discourage outside groups from advertising, The Associated Press reports.

Politics

GOP poll shows tight race between Gomez, Markey

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Roll Call

A poll from a Republican firm shows Rep. Ed Markey leading Republican Gabriel Gomez by three points in the Massachusetts Senate election, Roll Call reports.

Politics

Steyer weighs spending in Mass. Senate race

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Bloomberg

Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer could make a significant impact in the Massachusetts Senate race if he chooses to spend on behalf of Rep. Ed Markey over Republican Gabriel Gomez, Bloomberg reports.

Politics

Mass. GOP candidate Gomez on his own for now

By Steve Peoples on May 6, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez is on his own — at least for now.

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Politics

Rep. King passes on Iowa Senate bid

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Roll Call

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said he would not enter the Senate race to fill retiring Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's seat, the third high-profile Republican to decline a run, Roll Call reports.

Politics

Poll shows Markey with slim lead over Gomez

Source:

Politico

A new poll from Public Policy Polling shows Rep. Ed Markey with a four-point lead over Republican Gabriel Gomez in the Massachusetts Senate race, Politico reports.

Politics

Dems have edge in sprint to Mass. special election

By Steve Peoples on May 1, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — National Republicans cheered former Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez's Massachusetts primary victory, but Democratic Congressman Ed Markey enjoys tremendous advantages in the special election to replace former U.S. Sen. John Kerry.

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News from Around the World

Policy

CBO: Carbon tax would cut emissions, slow economy

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The Hill

A new report from the Congressional Budget Office said a carbon tax could bring in significant revenues and help reverse climate change at the cost of higher prices and lower incomes, The Hill reports.

Policy

Committee proposes 18-percent cut for Interior, EPA accounts

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E&E News

The House Appropriations Committee proposed giving $24.3 billion to the subcommittee that finances the Interior Department, EPA and similar agencies, an 18-percent cut from fiscal 2013 levels, E&E News reports.

Policy

Moniz: Time to end debate on climate science

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The Hill

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told department employees that he won't debate the validity of climate change science, The Hill reports.

Environment

Wyden, Murkowski press Forest Service to pay rural communities

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Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, called on the Forest Service to drop its plans to withhold funds from rural timber communities.

Oil

Coffeyville refinery to pay $300K EPA settlement

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Wichita Eagle

Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing agreed to pay a $300,000 settlement with the EPA over allegations that its Coffeyville refinery violated the Clean Air Act, the Wichita Eagle reports.

Nuclear

NRC admits to leasing too much space for headquarters

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The Washington Post

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission admitted to leasing more space than necessary for its Rockville headquarters at a hearing before a House subcommittee, The Washington Post reports.

Environment

Interior awards $20.8M in water conservation grants

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Bloomberg

The Interior Department awarded a total $20.8 million to 44 water conservation projects in 11 states, Bloomberg reports.

Oil

Kaine, Warner introduce offshore development bill

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Virginia Business

Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Virginia Democrats, introduced a bill that would expand offshore energy development and offer a revenue sharing plan, Virginia Business reports.

Oil

Subcommittee weighs repeal bill for Obama NPR-A plan

Source:

FuelFix

A House Natural Resources subcommittee held a hearing on a bill that would overturn the Obama administration management plan for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, FuelFix reports.

Policy

Biden: climate change, oil traffic pose challenges for Coast Guard

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The Hill

Speaking at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement, Vice President Joe Biden said the branch will face future challenges from climate change and oil transportation risks, The Hill reports.