Government officials and other stakeholders discussed how state and federal governments can work together to promote low-carbon solutions and build resilience to the consequences of climate change.

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At two events Monday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) unveiled her energy policy blueprint and discussed legislative priorities for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in the 113th Congress.

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Representatives from congressional offices and agencies tasked with the reconstruction efforts discussed the most recent round of Superstorm Sandy relief funding.

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American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard says the energy industry can play a major positive role in the on-going economic recovery. He says energy is fundamental to America’s future and more domestic production only translates into more growth, jobs and government revenue. His comments came during the API’s annual “State of Energy” address Tuesday in Washington, DC.

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On Tuesday, the Conservation Leadership Council hosted a discussion focusing on environmental policy and conservation efforts.  Speakers included former Interior Secretary and Colorado Attorney General Gale Norton along with former Governor of North Dakota and Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer. 

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Paul Stockton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs, recently spoke on improving the resilience of the U.S. electric power grid at George Washington University.

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Past Congressional leaders along with former top government officials gather to discuss their soon-to-be released report titled "The Executive Branch and National Energy Policy: Time for Renewal." Former Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND), former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS), retired General James Jones, and former EPA Administrator William Reilly discuss bipartisan recommendations for the Obama Administration's energy policy-making plan.

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Attorney General Eric Holder and others held a news conference to respond to BP's announcement that it had reached a settlement agreement with the federal government over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that resulted from the explosion of exploration rig "Deepwater Horizon" in April, 2010.

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Public Citizen Founder Ralph Nader takes part in an event highlighting the "Greenest Presidents in U.S. History," according to a survey of environmentalists.

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Deputy Energy Secretary, Daniel Poneman admitted there were multiple security lapses during the July breach at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Tennessee.In testimony Wednesday before the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, he assured members that corrective measures are underway or have been taken to prevent future incidents. Officials say on July 28th three individuals including an 82 year old nun made it past four security fences and vandalized the building where nuclear material was held.
 

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