House Democrats to Huddle Over Climate Bill

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Source: NY Times

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) is expected to outline details of a major global warming and energy bill later today during a closed-door meeting with his fellow Democrats on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Waxman, the panel chairman, wants to get members up to speed ahead of votes next week on a comprehensive bill that includes a cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gases and a nationwide renewable electricity standard. But sources on and off Capitol Hill yesterday said they do not expect Waxman to release legislative text until later this week, leaving lawmakers on both sides with only a narrow window to review the proposal before voting on amendments.

Top Democratic aides confirmed that Waxman plans to open a full committee markup Thursday with opening statements. Lawmakers would break Friday before returning next week for a marathon, multi-day markup, ending by the Memorial Day recess


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