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Senate Democrats Provide Copenhagen Guidance to President

Nine centrist Democrats led by Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania Thursday sent a letter to President Obama spelling out the principles that they believe should be the core of any international climate policy negotiated in Copenhagen, Denmark.

December 4, 2009

Senate Judiciary Chairman Mulls Tax on Energy Windfall Profits

Rising gasoline prices have re-ignited calls on Capitol Hill for a windfall tax on major energy producers’ profits. Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, over the weekend said lawmakers should consider levying the tax.

April 25, 2006

Senate Bill Introduced to Beef Up Antitrust Enforcement of Oil, Gas Industry

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) and five other members of the panel introduced legislation Thursday that seeks to tame natural gas and crude oil prices by strengthening antitrust enforcement and bolstering competition in the energy industry.

April 7, 2006

Senate Judiciary Chairman Eyes Toughening of Standards for Oil, Gas Mergers

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA) is considering introducing legislation that could make it more difficult for mergers in the oil and natural gas industry to be consummated.

March 13, 2006