Editor's Note: Monday, February 8, 2010 -- 07:42 AM

Due to this weekend's blizzard and the potential for additional snow midweek in the nation's capital, this week's congressional hearing schedule is likely to change without notice. Please check E&E Daily's Markups & Hearings calendar for updated information throughout the week.

TODAY'S EDITION: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 -- 07:03 AM

1. NUCLEAR POWER:
What does $36B buy Democrats?

The Obama administration extended a helping hand to the nuclear industry last week by proposing to expand nuclear power loan guarantee authority by $36 billion, putting into action its long-stated support for the energy source. The question now is what the White House has to gain by providing a total of $54 billion in loan guarantee authority for nuclear projects. Go to story #1

ON THE HILL

2. CLIMATE:
Enviro groups target moderate senators ahead of vote on EPA regs

Environmental and faith-based activists will launch radio advertisements today targeting eight senators seen as key in a Senate vote on whether to block U.S. EPA from regulating greenhouse gases, legislation the spots describe as the "Dirty Air Act." Go to story #2

3. CLIMATE:
NOAA's plans for new climate service require congressional OK

The Obama administration announced plans yesterday for a new one-stop shop for climate predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, but it will take assent from Congress for the full reorganization effort to come into place. Go to story #3

4. NUCLEAR POWER:
Watchdog group protests Magwood's nomination to NRC

A government watchdog group is the latest organization to denounce one of President Obama's nominees for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as not being independent enough to fairly regulate U.S. nuclear power. The Project on Government Oversight yesterday said William Magwood's career promoting nuclear energy will make him unable to independently review nuclear regulatory issues. Go to story #4