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Microsoft alum challenges Inslee
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Obama science advisers grilled over hacked emails
Obama science advisers grilled over hacked e-mails Washington A House hearing meant to focus on the latest in Global Warming findings turned into a back-and-forth over leaked e-mails from climate scientists.
Climate e-mails debated at House hearing
House Republicans pointed to controversial e-mails leaked from climate scientists and said it was evidence of corruption.
Stolen Climate E-Mails Cause A Ruckus In Congress
Coal-fueled power stations like this one in Warrington, United Kingdom, are said to be contributing to global warming.
Reps. Larsen, Inslee split on Obama's plans for war in Afghanistan
The two Democratic congressmen representing Snohomish County disagreed Tuesday on whether beefing up the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan is the right move to thwart terrorists operating in that country.
Pam Dzama | 'Clean Energy' Issues Are Getting Pricey
It's heartening to know my tax dollars are well spent by Congress. The latest example was the glossy brochure we recently received from Rep.
Final rules in Air Force tanker contest due any day
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Lawmakers seek support for gorge land acquisition
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Congressman Jay Inslee and NY Times Economics Reporter Peter Goodman
Washington's 1st Congressional District representative Jay Inslee joins us to talk about his signature issue - clean energy - and the upcoming global climate summit in Copenhagen.
Power From The People: How Energy Consumers Are Paid To Produce
Four states this year implemented feed-in tariffs, incentives that pay customers for the renewable energy they produce and "feed" back into electricity grids.
It took 60 votes to get the Senate to open debate on health care bills this weekend, and it'll take 60 more later on to close debate before the chamber can vote on a final bill.
Rep. Inslee: tanker penalty "legally fair" and "equitable"
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Lawmakers call on Pentagon to accept fair bids for new aircraft
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House Overwhelmingly Passes Medical Isotope Bill
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Congress members call on Air Force to consider WTO ruling
A group of U.S. senators and representatives from Washington and other Boeing-heavy states Wednesday called on the Pentagon to consider a recent World Trade Organization ruling in the Air Force's aerial refueling tanker contract.
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