Waxman Wrests Key House Panel From Dingell
Nov 20th, 2008 · In a power shift in the House, Rep. Henry Waxman of California has defeated Rep. John Dingell of Michigan for the chairmanship of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes
Nov 20th, 2008 · Silicon Valley venture capitalists are investing in clean energy, with the electric car their vehicle of choice. While the economic meltdown has crimped immediate sales plans, electric-car manufacturers hope for a thin slice of the $25 billion auto industry bailout being considered by Congress.
Waxman Unseats Dingell To Lead Energy Panel
Nov 20th, 2008 · California Rep. Henry Waxman won the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee in a key vote among House Democrats on Thursday morning. He replaces longtime Chairman John Dingell of Michigan. The move could have a major impact on issues from energy to health care.
Waxman, Dingell Face Off Over Key House Panel
Nov 19th, 2008 · On Thursday, Democrats in the House will cast a vote deciding who they want to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee. The face-off is a battle between two legislative titans in Congress: Current Chairman John Dingell, from Michigan, and California Rep. Henry Waxman.
Video Games Suck Up Energy Like Vampires
Nov 19th, 2008 · Want to cut down on your utility bills? You may want to take a second look at your Wii, Play Station and X-Box. A video game console can suck up as much energy as two refrigerators.
Tip For Saving Money Through The Winter
Nov 18th, 2008 · Colder weather means a different kind of budgeting. Heating and lighting costs are only some of the issues to consider. Our personal finance contributor shares easy ways to save energy and money and even avoid family feuds.
Democrats To Tussle Over Lieberman, Energy Panel
Nov 18th, 2008 · Democratic Senate leaders will decide Tuesday whether to punish independent Sen. Joe Lieberman for backing Republican presidential hopeful John McCain. In the House, two giants wrestle for control of a committee expected to be increasingly powerful.
New Ratings Help Buyers Scan TV Energy Use
Nov 17th, 2008 · Energy Star has posted new energy ratings for TVs to help consumers evaluate potential purchases. But an Energy Star listing alone doesn't mean the TV uses less energy. It means the TV is efficient — compared with others in its class.
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