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Rep. Joseph Barton (R-TX), the new chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, created two new posts — Whip and Coalition Director — in his first week on the job.

Rep. Joseph Barton (R-TX), the new chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, has created two new posts — Whip and Coalition Director — in his first week on the job.

FERC Commissioner Joseph Kelliher last Thursday said that the Commission wants to encourage more natural gas storage in market areas “because we do think it would reduce some of the volatility, and prices shouldn’t go quite as high.” He said that FERC is considering whether there’s a need to reform its market-based pricing policies to encourage expansion.

FERC Commissioner Joseph Kelliher on Thursday said that the Commission wants to encourage more natural gas storage in market areas “because we do think it would reduce some of the volatility, and prices shouldn’t go quite as high.” He said that FERC is considering whether there’s a need to reform its market-based pricing policies to encourage expansion.

Joseph T. Kelliher and Suedeen Kelly have been were sworn in as the newest members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Both are expected to make their debut appearance at the Commission’s next regular meeting on Dec. 17.

Joseph T. Kelliher and Suedeen Kelly were sworn in late last week as the newest members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Both are expected to make their debut appearance at the Commission’s next regular meeting on Dec. 17.

Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) has removed her hold on the nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher for a seat on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, clearing the way for the Senate to confirm both the Republican nominee and Democratic nominee Suedeen Kelly, aides said late Thursday. The Senate has not scheduled a vote on the two nominees yet.

Presidential hopeful Sen Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) last week called on the Interior Department inspector general to conduct a broad review of potential conflicts of interest between Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles and oil and natural gas companies.

Sen Joseph Lieberman (D-CN) on Monday called on the Interior Department inspector general to conduct a broad review of potential conflicts of interest between Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles and oil and natural gas companies.