Committee Insider:House Energy and Commerce

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Henry Waxman in His Element

March 15, 12 a.m.

In his 36-year Congressional career, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) has developed a reputation as a master legislator — someone whose balance of principle and pragmatism has allowed him to amass a long slate of legislative victories in all kinds of different political climates.

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Barton Holds the Line for the GOP

March 15, 12 a.m.

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) knows he’s outnumbered. He knows the Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he serves as ranking member, have the ability to “slam things through” when they want to.

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Lobbying World Still Taking Measure of New Chairman

March 15, 12 a.m.

With iterations of his health care proposals expected to reach President Barack Obama’s desk by Easter recess, but his cap-and-trade deal headed nowhere this Congress, House Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) may soon be batting .500 on the top items on his legislative agenda.

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Fun Facts About the House Energy and Commerce Committee

March 15, 12 a.m.

The following is a look back at the history of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.