Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Henry Waxman

Petition: Support a Climate Bill That Invests in Green Transportation

By Ben Fried | Apr 15, 2009 | 7 Comments

At the end of March, representatives Henry Waxman and Ed Markey introduced an ambitious federal climate bill. This is the real deal — the legislative centerpiece of President Obama’s effort to combat global warming. Transportation contributes about a third of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., so any climate bill will have to green […]

Dingell Wanes as Waxman Takes Over Energy and Commerce

By Aaron Naparstek | Nov 20, 2008 | 4 Comments

One of the major, Eisenhower-era obstacles to fuel efficiency, automaker reform and meaningful climate change legislation is finally out of the way. The Democratic caucus has ousted Michigan Rep. John Dingell as chair of the House Energy and Commerce committee. He’ll be replaced by California Rep. Henry Waxman. Amen. Grist, TPM and Politico have the […]