The witnesses and Democrats at the House hearing urge action, but Republicans question the committee’s focus and criticize Democrats on the committee for not working in a bipartisan manner.
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Senate Committee OK’s White House’s NOAA Pick in Party Line Vote
Senate floor fight may loom for Barry Lee Myers, whom Democrats oppose.
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NOAA Budget Proposal Hits Rough Waters in Congress
The budget proposed by the Trump administration would cut NOAA’s budget by 18%. It would target climate and ocean research programs and also slash education initiatives, grants, and other agency programs.
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Congressional Task Force Outlines Its Approach to Climate Change
The Green New Deal created space to talk about market-based innovation, investment, and business and defense approaches, says a cochair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Climate Change Task Force.
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Congress Considers Carbon Capture Options
Democrats and Republicans explore areas of potential agreement in combating climate change.
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New Budget Bill Rescues NASA’s Carbon Monitoring System
“We’re back!” says $10-million-per-year project’s science team leader.
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Congressional Hearing Considers Paths Forward on Climate Change
Democrats and Republicans on the House Science Committee sparred about the best ways to deal with climate change but mostly acknowledged the threat.
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House Hearing Stresses Climate Change’s Links to Ocean Health
Backed by new Democratic congressional leadership determined to focus on science, experts call for swift action to avoid or limit irreparable environmental harm.
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Johnson Plans to Restore Credibility to House Science Committee
Eos interviews the new chairperson about the committee’s plans to address climate change, STEM education and inclusiveness, and maintaining U.S. science leadership.
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Leading Congress Member Promises Renewed Focus on Climate Change
In a statement issued at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2018, House Science Committee ranking member Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson says that “it is time to stand up for science.”