Henry Waxman: “Climate change is the biggest energy challenge we face and a clear and present danger to the United States and to the…”

Mr. Chairman, too much dirty politics is waged with dark money, the secrecy is protected by no privilege, and a little sunlight would be very healthy for American democracy.

The use of performance enhancing substance was pervasive for more than a decade, and that everyone in baseball -- the players, the union, the owners and the commissioner -- were responsible.

No Nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers.

I hope this committee will initiate a detailed investigation examining this network of front groups and trade associations, determine who funds them and expose how they coordinate with industry.