Waxman to Take On Dingell

Nov. 5, 2008, 12:29 p.m.

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) plans to challenge Rep John Dingell (D-Mich.) for chairmanship of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee, senior Democratic sources confirmed Wednesday.

The move marks a major showdown between two Democratic powerhouses, with implications for a host of major legislation next year from health care to global warming to renewable energy. Waxman currently chairs the Oversight and Government Reform panel.

Cardin: U.S. Needs to Keep Pace Developing Energy Technology

Feb. 8, 12 a.m.

Today, too many Americans are out of work. Today, we will send $1 billion overseas to satisfy our appetite for foreign oil, while the Chinese will continue their massive investment in clean energy technology. Today, our nation faces an economic crisis, an energy crisis and a global climate crisis. Read Full Article

Roll Call Video Channels

Photo Slideshows

Photo

Photos of the Day (Feb. 9)

Photo

Murtha's House Career

Photo

Photos of the Day (Feb. 8)

Photo

February Snowstorm Photos

Photo

Photos of the Day (Feb. 4)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Feb. 3)