Friday, April 30, 2010 9:00 AM
Need-To-Know Memo, April 30
By Amy Harder, NationalJournal.com
1) Senate Majority Harry Reid, D-Nev., is poised to move climate and energy legislation without Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. on board (NationalJournal.com).
2) Despite the growing stalemate, veterans groups (NationalJournal.com) and environmental groups are urging Congress to pass a bill (Washington Post).
3) The White House won't authorize more offshore oil drilling until it's determined what caused the explosion and subsequent oil spill of a rig in the Gulf of Mexico (Wall Street Journal). The administration signaled Thursday that the spill could cause President Obama to rethink his decision to expand offshore drilling (Washington Post).
4) Lawmakers are stepping up their efforts to investigate the spill. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is introducing legislation that would block expanded offshore drilling (NationalJournal.com). And Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., is calling the CEOs of major oil companies to the Hill for a hearing (The Hill).
5) Lawmakers will consider Home Star legislation on the House floor next week (Environment & Energy Daily -- subscription).
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