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GOP blocks bill to give hunters more land access

By Mary Clare Jalonick on November 27, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — A wide-ranging bill to give hunters and fishermen more access to public lands stalled in the Senate Monday after Republicans said it spends too much money.

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Chamber demands looser energy regulations at White House meeting

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The Hill

Tom Donohue, head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, met with White House officials to discuss the pending "fiscal cliff' and to demand a reduced scope for energy regulations, The Hill reports.

Politics

Capito to run for W. Va. Senate seat on pro-coal platform

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The Charleston Daily Mail

Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., is set to run for Democrat Sen. Jay Rockefeller's seat in 2014 on a pro-coal and energy jobs platform, the Charleston Daily Mail reports.

Politics

Energy efficiency lobby looks to befriend new Republicans

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The Hill

The Alliance to Save Energy, an energy efficiency lobby, is looking to make new alliances with Republicans in Congress after a number of former GOP supporters lost reelection, The Hill reports.

Politics

After election, campaigning shifts to fiscal cliff

By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press on November 23, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — The election may be over, but a new campaign is being waged in the nation's capital as lobbyists, advocates and trade groups fight to shape the government's response to the looming fiscal cliff.

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Gore sees chance for climate legislation in Congress

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The Hill

Former Vice President Al Gore said toned-down rhetoric against climate change and discussion from Republicans about a carbon tax indicate that Congress could move to enact climate change legislation in the near future, The Hill reports.

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Sen. Vitter accuses administration of shielding discussion on carbon tax

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The Hill

Sen. David Vitter, R-La., a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner alleging that the Obama administration has hidden internal discussion on a carbon tax from the public, The Hill reports.

Natural Gas

Gas drilling presents Obama with historic choices

By Kevin Begos on November 19, 2012

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Energy companies, environmental groups, and even Hollywood stars are watching to see what decisions President Barack Obama makes about regulating or promoting natural gas drilling.

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Pelosi says no budget deal without tax rate hikes

By The Associated Press on November 19, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says she's hopeful lawmakers can come to a deal to avoid a year-end "fiscal cliff" but any agreement has to include tax rate increases for the wealthy.

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Murkowski, Wyden optimistic on collaboration

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Politico

Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, set to lead the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, are optimistic about their ability to work together to advance the nation's energy policies, Politico 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.

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.