We should use the commission's recommendations as a thoughtful and informed guide. That does not mean that this committee will be a rubber stamp, ... The final shape of our restructuring legislation will be determined by what we learn at these hearings.

I will reserve final judgment on the nomination, but I expect him to do very well,

If this rule goes into effect, power plants will be free to continue spewing unlimited amounts of toxic mercury into our air until the year 2018,

If this rule goes into effect, power plants will be free to continue spewing unlimited amounts of toxic mercury into our air until the year 2018.

At some point, you have to stop running and turn around and face whoever wants you dead.The hard thing is finding the courage to do it.

This will not be an instant book, ... This event touches upon so many important issues that it deserves thoughtful treatment from someone, like Horne, who experienced it first hand and can vividly capture each moment, but also has the ability and access to provide the critical long view.