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Obama prepared to avoid Congress, go it alone on carrying out modest initiatives

This wasn't the presidency Barack Obama had in mind after winning his historic election five years ago. But it is the one he believes he ...

Remember the Panama Canal?

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the canal's opening, and you would be forgiven if you were unaware that billions of dollars in U.S. ...

Public to Obama, Congress: Climate Action Is No Big Deal This Year

Two new polls show that the public isn't exactly beating the drum for President Obama and Congress to put climate change atop their agendas.

State of the Union GOP response: Cathy McMorris Rodgers (text, video)

What an honor it is for me to be with you after the President's State of the Union. Tonight we honor America -- a nation ...

What the State of the Union Address Means for 2014

What President Obama's speech means for the midterms, his agenda and his relationship with Congress.

Clean energy needs Congress's support, not its cold shoulder

While Congress searches for a long-term solution that will grow clean energy and cut carbon pollution, an effective policy already exists that has accomplished both ...

Geomagnetic Rule Wins Initial Nod

With support from the majority of the electric utility industry, including NRECA and cooperatives, federal regulators are moving forward with a proposed rule for operating ...

Solar industry saw 20 percent jobs bump in 2013

In the last year, jobs in the solar industry have increased nearly 20 percent, according to a new report.

MONTANA DELEGATION IS UNITED BEHIND KEYSTONE

American Electric Power Q4 Results Top Street; Backs FY14 Earnings View

American Electric Power Co., Inc. (AEP) reported a surge in fourth-quarter GAAP earnings to $346 million or $0.71 per share, from last year's $21 million ...