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Editor's Note: Friday, October 3, 2008 -- 05:00 PM

E&E Daily will not publish unless events warrant during the congressional recess. The Daily returns to its normal publishing schedule when Congress returns in mid-November. In the meantime, look to Greenwire and E&ENews PM for the latest developments on environmental and energy policy.

1. OIL AND GAS:
Can lawmakers reach a deal on speculation, drilling? Does Wall Street want them to?

Energy policy remains high on the agenda on both sides of Capitol Hill as lawmakers prepare for August recess and an earful from constituents paying high gasoline prices. In the Senate, Democrats want to debate legislation, S. 3268, that would expand Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulation of oil markets and provide more staff for the under-manned agency. In the House, Democratic leaders are planning at least two energy bills before recess: one that would expand CFTC oversight to curb speculation and another that would release 10 percent of the oil in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Go to story #1

This Week's Markups and Hearings

19. Calendar:
Activity for July 21 - July 25, 2008

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Friday, October 10, 2008 -- 04:37 PM

PUBLIC LANDS: In wake of Grand Canyon dispute, BLM proposes rule to eliminate emergency withdrawals

CLIMATE: U.N. negotiator urges nations to view emissions pact as economic stimulus

AIR POLLUTION: EPA plans to curb marine vessel emissions under new int'l program

OIL: Crude prices hit 13-month low

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Friday, October 10, 2008 -- 12:22 PM

AUTOS: Wall Street woes won't change fleet plans -- analyst

CAMPAIGN 2008: Senate Dems eye 60-seat mark as crisis tilts races their way

ENERGY MARKETS: Credit crisis, plunging prices threaten Chesapeake's growth

NUCLEAR POWER: Credit crisis delays plans for standalone company

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