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In a letter to EPA today, Chairman Henry Waxman of the Oversight Committee requests that the agency preserve and produce all documents relating to Administrator Johnson's decision to block California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles. The investigation follows prior… Continue

“After 32 years of inaction, Congress has taken the historic step of increasing fuel efficiency standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.”

Speaker Pelosi delivered the Democratic Radio Address today. In her address she discusses historic energy legislation that will set the nation on a path to energy independence and reduce the cost of home heating oil and the price at the pump. Listen:… Continue

“Energy independence is an economic issue for America’s families; it is an urgent national security issue; it is an environmental and health issue; and it is a moral issue.”

It is with great pride that Americans congratulate Vice President Al Gore on receiving one of the world’s highest honors – the Nobel Peace Prize. As leaders meet in Bali, Al Gore has sent a message that America is prepared to show… Continue

“It is with great pride that Americans congratulate Vice President Al Gore on receiving one of the world’s highest honors – the Nobel Peace Prize.”

The House has just passed the Energy Independence and Security Act by a vote of 235-181. The bill will put us on a path toward energy independence–to strengthen national security, lower energy costs, grow our economy and create new jobs, and begin… Continue

Today, the House will consider the Energy Independence and Security Act to put us on a path toward energy independence–to strengthen national security, lower energy costs, grow our economy and create new jobs, and begin to reduce global warming. Specifically, Congress is… Continue

“The Bali conference offers the Bush Administration another opportunity to actively and constructively engage with the world’s leaders and achieve an international agreement that will reduce the greenhouse gas and other emissions that cause global warming.”

“This report renews our charge to enact strong policies to address our energy security and stem the tide of global warming.”