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Sens. Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and John Warner (R-VA) Thursday introduced a bill they said would achieve substantial, long-term cuts in U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but opponents said it could further strain tight gas supplies and disrupt energy markets.

Apparently one or more senators have placed holds on the nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher for a second term at FERC, a Senate committee spokesman said. The holds prevent the nomination, which has been approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, from coming up for a vote on the Senate floor.

Apparently one or more senators have placed holds on the nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher for a second term on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, a Senate committee spokesman said.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last Wednesday voted out the nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher for a second term on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday voted out the nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher for a second term on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher made his case last week to serve a second term as the country’s top energy regulator in a two-hour hearing before the Democrat-controlled Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commission. Although generally supportive of President Bush’s nominee, some senators said they will await more detailed answers before passing Kelliher’s nomination to the Senate for a confirmation vote.

FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher made his case to serve a second term as the country’s top energy regulator Thursday in a two-hour hearing before the Democrat-controlled Senate Energy and Natural Resources Commission. Although generally supportive of President Bush’s nominee, some senators said they will await more detailed answers before passing Kelliher’s nomination to the Senate for a confirmation vote.

Responding to a March 6 letter from Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) seeking swift approval of the proposed Calhoun LNG terminal and associated pipeline, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said there were “problems” with the company’s application that were largely related to Calhoun’s failure to participate in the agency’s pre-filing process.

Responding to a March 6 letter from Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) seeking swift approval of the proposed Calhoun LNG terminal and associated pipeline, FERC Chairman Joseph Kelliher said there were “problems” with the company’s application that were largely related to Calhoun’s failure to participate in the agency’s pre-filing process.