‘Energy Bill Light’ Isn’t on Horizon

By Sen. Pete Domenici
Special to Roll Call

Dec. 2, 2005, 12 a.m.

Congress four months ago passed the first comprehensive energy bill in 12 years, and we are already seeing results. Let me cite a few: 2,500 megawatts of new wind power are being installed this year; utilities and consortiums have announced plans to build 13 new nuclear power plants; 24 new ethanol plants are being built, and seven existing plants are being expanded; and a pilot program in the bill will bring to market seven trillion cubic feet of natural gas in the next 15 years. These and a dozen other recent accomplishments are directly attributable to the energy bill.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article