With Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) poised to become Senate Minority Leader, another problem has popped up on the horizon that could prevent the Senate from confirming FERC Commissioner Suedeen Kelly for another term this week.
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Kelly’s FERC Confirmation May Get Bogged Down in Yucca Mountain Skirmish
With Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) poised to become Senate Minority Leader, another problem has popped up on the horizon that could prevent the Senate from confirming FERC Commissioner Suedeen Kelly for another term this week.
House, Senate Skirmish over Energy Tax Package Shapes Up
Senate and House conferees are expected to complete their negotiations on a broad corporate tax cut bill this week, but it’s unclear whether all or part of the $17-$18 billion in energy tax breaks and credits will survive.
Judge Dismisses GAO Lawsuit Seeking Task Force Records from Cheney
Ending nearly a year-long skirmish between the executive and legislative branches of government, a federal judge ruled last Monday Vice President Dick Cheney does not have to turn over information and records on meetings with energy executives and companies that aided a Cabinet-led task force in developing the Bush administration’s national energy policy.
Judge Dismisses GAO Lawsuit Seeking Task Force Records from Cheney
Ending nearly a year-long skirmish between the executive and legislative branches of government, a federal judge ruled Monday Vice President Dick Cheney doesn’t have to turn over information and records on meetings with energy executives and companies that aided a Cabinet-led task force in developing the Bush administration’s national energy policy.
Energy Industry Wins Skirmish over OTC Derivatives’ Regulation
In a major victory for energy traders, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) last week withdrew her controversial amendment to re-regulate the trading of over-the-counter (OTC) energy and metals derivatives after the Senate defeated a cloture motion to end debate on the measure.
Commission Gives Nod to NGC-El Paso Contracts
Producers and other protesters lost a major skirmish Wednesdaywhen FERC accepted with only minor changes Natural GasClearinghouse’s (NGC) contracts for 1.3 Bcf/d of transportationcapacity on El Paso Natural Gas.