Since 2010 Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) has been asking the House to take on climate change. Now the majority Republicans have finally set House climate hearings for September 18, but some Democrats are skeptical the Republicans will give climate science a fair hearing.
The Takeaway checks in with Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich to get the latest from Capitol Hill on the health care reform debate.
Some progressive House democrats were angered by an agreement that would slash approximately $100 million dollars from the health care reform bill. One of those progressive democrats, New York Congressman Anthony Weiner, joins The Takeaway.
Lawmakers look at how real-time meter readings and smarter household appliances can help save on energy costs.
Barack Obama pledged strong action to combat climate change -- his videotaped remarks received a standing ovation at the Governors' Global Climate Summit in LA.
President-elect Barack Obama says when he takes office the United States will take strong action to combat climate change. Living on Earth's Ashley Ahearn reports that leaders and legislators have praised Obama for this promise.
A showdown for one of the most powerful committee chairs in Washington pits Michigan Representative John Dingell, against California Representative Henry Waxman.
Michigan Congressman John Dingell has long looked out for Detroit's carmakers on Capitol Hill fighting fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions standards. But now Dingell faces a challenge from one of the greenest Democrats ? California's Henry Waxman.
Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman tells LOE why he invited scientists to testify on alleged efforts by the Bush administration to suppress scientific findings on climate change.