We can expect a more aggressive stand on environmental issues. According to this article from MSNBC, Rep. H. Waxman (D-CA) has replaced Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce committee on a vote of 137-122 in the Democratic Party caucus. The energy sector can expect significant, proposed changes as a result, particularly with respect to issues of global warming and water quality.
