AP - A liberal Massachusetts Democrat will take over a House subcommittee that will play a major role in drafting legislation on global warming and other environmental issues.
Rep. Edward Markey, known for his tough stances on environmental issues, will replace Rep. Rick Boucher, a Virginia Democrat who has been friendly to the coal industry. Boucher had chaired the panel eight years.
Markey's appointment is another sign that House Democrats plan to aggressively tackle global warming and other environmental problems. He will take charge of an expanded subcommittee with broader jurisdiction, renamed Energy and Environment.
Markey already chairs a special committee set up in 2007 to focus on global warming and energy independence.
"I look forward to pursuing the legislative agenda on climate change and clean energy at this critical time," Markey said in a statement.
Energy panel shake up signals action on climate (AP)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:18:50 GMT
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