June 7, 2012 Platts Power generators scored a victory in their quest to eliminate the risk of environmental violations stemming from US Department of Energy orders to supply electricity during grid emergencies with the unanimous passage Thursday by the House Energy and Commerce Committee of a power subcommittee bill Thursday.…

June 05, 2012 Washington Post Special access reform: The Federal Communications Commission has circulated an order that would suspend the current pricing flexibility rules for telecommunications companies buying and selling

May 19, 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House, ignoring a White House veto threat, on Friday approved a $642 billion defense budget that breaks a deficit-cutting deal with President Barack Obama and blocks his administration’s plans to close a local military base.

05/18/2012 The Washington Post Wonkblog Taxpayers fund a ton of government research — and the results can get stuck behind a paywall that tops $20,000. Should they be able to see them without paying a second time around?

May 16, 2012 The Hill’s Hillicon Valley blog The Federal Communications Commission should “act decisively

May 4, 2012 Essential Public Radio In 2007, the College Affordability Plan gradually reduced interest rates from 3.4% to 6.8% on Federal Direct Stafford loans. If allowed to expire on July 1st, the interest rates on the student loans will

April 30, 2012 Disability Scoop A pair of congressman are pushing for legislation to dramatically enhance training for educators who teach students with autism.

April 16, 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette I am writing in response to Gerard Pasquerell’s April 5 letter regarding U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle’s perceived lack of assistance to the city of Clairton. I can assure Mr. Pasquerell that the congressman has been very responsive to the needs of Clairton and has provided…

April 16, 2012 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette I’m writing in response to Gerard Pasquerell’s April 5 letter, “Doyle Indifference.”

April 12, 2012 dormont-brookline.patch.com Three people will run in the April 24 primary for two places on the November ballot for the Pennsylvania Congressional District 14 seat.