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U.S. PIRG Citizen Agenda

Winter 2007


Global Warming Takes Center Stage
For the first time, global warming has taken center stage in the halls of Congress. In early March, under the leadership of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the House of Representatives established the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

Congress Takes Important First Steps Toward Reform
In the wake of last year’s congressional scandals, the House of Representatives returned to Washington and passed strong new ethics rules in the first days of the 110th Congress.

    polar bear GLOBAL WARMING: The polar bear could soon be listed as an endangered species as a result of global warming, which is melting the bear’s habitat.



Featured Articles

Congress Fast Out Of The Gate On Student Loans

Congress Steps Toward A New Energy Future

Letter From The Director

After Strong “100 Hours” Start, Congress Looks Forward

 


News Briefs
U.S. PIRG Identifies New Toy Safety Hazards

U.S. PIRG-Backed Bill Would Lower Rx Drug Prices

Bipartisan Chemical Security Progress Derailed

E. Coli Outbreak Prompts Food Safety Concerns

Colorado Passes Strong Lobby Reform Measure

Victory For Pawcatuck, R.I. River, Polluters Pay

Washington Approves Clean Energy Measure

Oregon Voters Pass Rx Drug Bill To Lower Costs

 



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