Sen. Max Baucus’ decision to retire sets in motion a chain of events that could end with Sen. Mary Landrieu taking the helm of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, putting the Louisiana Democrat in the driver’s seat for big debates on offshore drilling and natural gas production.  More »

A bipartisan group of 20 senators on Tuesday implored their former colleague John Kerry to ensure the State Department approves the proposed Keystone XL pipeline by April.  More »

A bipartisan group of 53 senators on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to approve the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, over the objections of environmental activists who have made it a signature issue.  More »

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell indicated Tuesday that Republicans would push for a vote on a transportation bill amendment that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline.  More »

Congressional Republicans will move to get legislation approving the Keystone XL pipeline through the House and Senate by using surface-transportation bills that both chambers are taking up this week. The House version of the transportation bill also contains provisions expanding oil-and-gas drilling.  More »

Senate Democrats today unveiled a plan to slash a portfolio of tax deductions and credits claimed by the five biggest oil companies. The $21 billion in projected savings over the next 10 years would be dedicated to cutting the federal deficit.  More »