Confirmation Hearings Begin for Energy Secretary Nominee Steven Chu
Articles — By forcechange on January 13, 2009 9:22 am
The confirmation hearings for energy secretary nominee Steven Chu began today. Chu noted in his prepared testimony before the Energy and Natural Resources Committee that “last year’s rapid spike in oil and gasoline prices not only contributed to the recession we are now experiencing, it also put a huge strain on the budgets of families all across America.” Chu added that the U.S. needs a “greater, more committed push towards energy independence, and with it a more secure energy system.”
Of course, Chu also has previously stated that “coal is my worst nightmare.” While he is right about coal, it will be interesting to see how committee members representing coal-producing states will challenge him on this issue. Some of those members may include:
Republicans Bob Corker of Tennessee, John Barrasso of Wyoming, Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Jim Bunning of Kentucky, as well as Democrats Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, Jon Tester of Montana and Chairman Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico.
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