• On Tuesday, March 24, the full committee will consider the nomination of Thomas Strickland of Colorado to be assistant secretary of the Fish and Wildlife Service. (Dirksen 366 at 2:30 p.m.)

• On Wednesday, March 25, the subcommittee on energy will receive testimony on draft legislation to improve energy market transparency and regulation. Witnesses will be announced on the committee’s website. (Dirksen 366 at 2:00 p.m.)

• On Thursday, March 26, the full committee will receive testimony on S. 661, “Restoring America’s Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act.” Witnesses will include David Rodgers, deputy assistant secretary for energy efficiency, Department of Energy; Dr. Maxine Savitz, consultant, Los Angeles; Neal Elliot, associate director for research, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy; Jeff Metts, president, Dowding Machining; and David Zepponi, president, Northwest Food Processors Association, Portland, OR. (Dirksen 366 at 9:30 a.m.) 


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