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Global Warming Committee at top of Pelosi Agenda

January 18, 2007, Washington, DC

Shaking Up Congress

AP reports that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is moving to create a special committee to recommend legislation for cutting greenhouse gases. According to AP, Pelosi is stirring the pot within the upper ranks of the Democratic Caucus, taking on Capitol Hill powers such as Rep. John Dingell (MI), Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, who has been close to the auto companies on the issue.

PDA has taken issue with Pelosi’s rhetoric and actions on the Iraq war, but we are heartened by any efforts by her to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. . .even if it means stepping on a few toes.

Read the article here: http://rawstory.com/showarticle.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2FPolitics%2Fprint%3Fid%3D2802663