The climate lobbyists

By Matthew Lewis

A sampling of power players

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"… EPA’s air and radiation office in 2001. Climate clients: Power companies Southern Company, Duke Energy, Ameren, Energy Future Holdings, Progress Energy, Salt River …"

The climate change lobby explosion

By Marianne Lavelle

Will thousands of lobbyists imperil action on global warming?

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"… op climate lobbying firms, whose 10 clients include coal-heavy power giant Southern Company, the coal-hauler railroad CSX, and a utility coalition called the Electric …"

Climate change lobbying dominated by 10 firms

By Marianne Lavelle and Matthew Lewis

Hundreds of lobbyists are cramming into Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building this week for the House Energy and Commerce Committee

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"… Electric Institute, and large electric power and oil companies, including Southern Company, Entergy and Sunoco, as well as the Association of American Railroads.Brac …"

"… s Some of the nation’s largest coal-intensive power companies, including Southern Company, Duke Energy, and Energy Future Holdings, as well as coal-hauling rail com …"

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A new power player in the climate lobby

By Matthew Lewis

The power industry trade group Edison Electric Institute this week announced its newest hire — Brian L. Wolff, the executive director of the

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"… stry power players, many of whom have their own lobbyists, from coal-heavy Southern Company to Pacific Gas & Electric, which relies on a much wider portfolio and …"

Haley Barbour’s money juggernaut for 2012

By Peter H. Stone

The Mississippi governor, a legendary fundraiser, is calling in chits with friends and allies to raise money for a possible GOP presidential

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"… clients included tobacco giant R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, energy titan Southern Company and other blue-chip corporations. He was instrumental in making the firm a …"

Southern Company dominates the climate lobbying scene

By Marianne Lavelle and David Donald

Southern Company, the nation’s largest electric power generator, also had the largest force of lobbyists among the hundreds of businesses an

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"… nergy adviser to President Obama.Follow the Center on Twitter and Facebook. …"

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The politics of energy: Coal

By The Center for Public Integrity

When George W. Bush was inaugurated on the Capitol steps in January 2001, the coal industry, which had contr

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"… d Sikora was one of the Troutman Sanders partners who lobbied for the firm.Southern Company, an Atlanta, Ga.-based utility, retained C2 Group LLC, which boasts Jeffer …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

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"… exerts strange control over a lovely young soprano.” ($25-100)Virginia, Alabama, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Maryland and Georgia delegationsNYC Host …"

The Podestas' hot seats on climate change

By Marianne Lavelle

It’s Washington’s version of Family Feud, starring those well-connected Podestas. Today’s category: global warming....

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"… ther Hill Democrats. Her firm, Heather Podesta + Partners, LLC, represents Southern Company, Marathon Oil, United States Steel, and others. But as with her husband’ …"

Shake-ups at high-profile coal industry group

By Marianne Lavelle

With its hefty bankroll and polished messaging, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity looked like a juggernaut going into the cl

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"… nothing to do with the giant power companies that remain ACCCE members — Southern Company, American Electric Power, or Progress Energy. Although Williams declined t …"

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