Politics New U.S. House Natural Resources chair opposes limits on fossil fuel development Incoming House Natural Resources Committee chair wants to allow more mining; says technology is solution to climate change.
Politics Meet the House Republican who could lead a key environmental committee Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) said he would seek to conduct oversight of the Interior Department's efforts to craft a new five-year plan for offshore oil and gas leasing in federal waters.
Causes www.politico.com Republicans threaten reprisals as House Democratic chairman gets subpoena power Democrats said they need the power to overcome the administration's "stonewalling." The Interior secretary responded: "Godspeed with the witch hunt."
