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GOP's McCarthy boycott could set stage for filibuster

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The Hill
The Republican boycott on a committee vote to advance EPA nominee Gina McCarthy could set the stage for a filibuster in the full Senate, The Hill reports.
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Interview: Biden defends Obama climate agenda

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Rolling Stone
In a wide-ranging interview with Rolling Stone, Vice President Joe Biden defended the Obama administration's climate change efforts and discusses his outlook for future climate policy.
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Obama, in Texas, presses middle-class jobs agenda

By Darlene Superville on May 9, 2013

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack Obama resurrected his jobs proposals Thursday, advancing modest initiatives as he pushed for action on more ambitious efforts that face resistance from congressional Republicans. "We're poised for progress," he declared.

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Graham indicates possible compromise on Moniz hold

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The Hill

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., indicated he could end his procedural hold on Energy secretary nominee Ernest Moniz if the administration agrees not to abandon a plutonium conversion program in South Carolina, The Hill reports.

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Vitter sends package of 653 questions to McCarthy

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Politico
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., has sent 653 questions to Environmental Protection Agency nominee Gina McCarthy prior to today's confirmation hearing in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Politico reports.
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Senate Republicans huddle over McCarthy committee vote

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The Hill

Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., said Republicans on the Environment and Public Works Committee were to meet Wednesday to discuss the confirmation vote on EPA administrator nominee Gina McCarthy planned for Thursday morning, The Hill reports.

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Tech community takes fault with Zuckerberg's oil ads

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Politico

Pro-oil drilling advertisements run by Mark Zuckerberg's FWD.us political committee have irked some in the technology community, Politico reports.

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Sierra Club volunteer says Biden voiced Keystone XL opposition

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Bloomberg

A Sierra Club volunteer said Vice President Joe Biden voiced opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline in an impromptu conversation, Bloomberg reports.

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Wyden calls for vote on Moniz for DOE

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The Hill

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called for an end to a procedural hold on Energy secretary nominee Ernest Moniz, The Hill reports.

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Fact Checker: Rep. Stewart misleads on climate studies

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The Washington Post
House Environment Subcommittee Chairman Chris Stewart, R-Utah, selectively picked facts from one climate change study to counter the argument made in another, The Washington Post reports.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Subcommittee weighs repeal bill for Obama NPR-A plan

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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.

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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.

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