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.
Bill passed to regulate tobacco, Republican speeches in the dark, and who made it onto the Hill's 50 Most Beautiful list.