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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee. stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Energy Secretary-designate Steven Chu told a Senate panel today that he would pursue an expansion of nuclear and clean coal power if confirmed, Politico reports. Chu had been criticized for calling coal “my worst nightmare.” Barack Obama has also been vague about his nuclear energy policy. But while... More »

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Barack Obama • nuclear power • Senate • confirmation hearings • Department of Energy • clean coal • President Obama • energy secretary • Energy and Natural Resources Committee. • Steven Chu

Colo. Sen Salazar Tapped as Interior Secretary

He's to play 'critical role' in moving US toward energy independence

Dec 16, 08 1:43 AM CST
(Newser) - President-elect Barack Obama has tapped Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar to be his secretary of the interior, sources have told the Denver Post. Salazar is "all but certain" to be given the job this week, pending a background check, the newspaper reports. The first-term senator serves on the Senate Energy... More »

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Department of the Interior • Colorado • Ken Salazar • Mark Udall • US Senate • President Obama • Gov. Bill Ritter • Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

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