James M. Jeffords: “I want to commend you for holding this timely hearing on the quality of mammography screening.”

today I am introducing the Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006. I am pleased to be joined by the Senior Senator from Vermont, Mr. Leahy, in introducing this legislation. In the other body, our colleague from Vermont…

today I am introducing the Tire Derived Fuel Safety Act of 2005 to ensure that Americans living near pulp and paper mills that burn tires for energy are protected from the potential harmful effects of air pollutants such as fine…

I regard the RFS as the first step, and one that only produces a transition fuel on our way to a more climate-friendly future.

As you may know, International Paper is seeking a permit to burn tires at its facility in upstate New York.