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As Republicans continue to object to climate change legislation as a "job-killer," Senate Environment Cmte. Chair Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) wrapped up three days of hearings on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Witnesses in this final round of panels included technology, environmental and transportation officials.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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Washington, DC
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President Obama made remarks about alternative energy sources and energy research grants funded by Recovery Act at the DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in DeSoto County, FL.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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DeSoto County, FL
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Pres. Obama on Solar Energy
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Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) & John Kerry (D-MA) unveiled a version of climate legislation. S.1733, which resembles an earlier House bill that would seek to curb U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and allow the trading of pollution allowances. The bill will go to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Senate Climate Change Hearing  Sen. Boxer press release
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President Obama visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and made remarks about Americans leading the global economy in clean energy as well as the Recovery Act’s funding of energy research projects.
Friday, October 23, 2009
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Cambridge, MA
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Pres. Obama on Clean Energy
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Vice President Biden made remarks on a new report focused on expanding green jobs and energy savings for middle class families. Following the vice president, additional remarks were made by Sec. of Energy Steven Chu, Sec. of Labor Hilda Solis and Sec. of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan.
Monday, October 19, 2009
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Washington, DC
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V.P. Biden and Cabinet on Green Energy Recovery Through Retrofit Final Report
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Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) chaired a House Energy and Commerce Energy and Environment Subcommittee hearing on deterring radioactive imports. Committee members are considering amendments to the Atomic Energy Act that would ban most imports of low-level radioactive materials.
Friday, October 16, 2009
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Washington, DC
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House Hearing on Radioactive Imports
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The National Press Club hosts luncheon speaker Jorma Ollila, Incoming Chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell. Mr. Ollila speaks about energy and the need for worldwide action to address climate change in advance of international climate talks in Copenhagen.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Shell Chairman Ollila on Climate Change
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The Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company endorsed a cap-and-trade system for controlling carbon emissions and urged greater emphasis on energy efficiency. Jorma Ollila is also the incoming Chairman of the World Business Council and the Chairman of Nokia. His remarks from the National Press Club last about an hour.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Washington, DC
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NPC Luncheon with Jorma Ollila
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