1. 113TH CONGRESS:

Hope springs eternal, but reality likely to intrude -- and soon

With the "fiscal cliff" crisis largely behind it, a new Congress convenes today with continued fights over the federal budget looming over the next few months. Go to story #1

Editor's Note: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 -- 07:45 AM

1. 113TH CONGRESS:

Hope springs eternal, but reality likely to intrude -- and soon

ON THE HILL

2. PUBLIC LANDS:

Congress passes endangered fish, Glacier pipeline bills but no wilderness

3. SUPERSTORM SANDY:

Following angry backlash from their own, House Republicans set votes for aid

4. FISCAL CLIFF:

Governing crisis averted, but political crisis could follow for some lawmakers

5. NUCLEAR SAFETY:

Whistle-blowers say Congress must act if NRC won't

6. PUBLIC HEALTH:

House sends tainted-drywall bill to Obama

7. NEW MEMBER PROFILE:

Closely watched Texan expected to elevate tea party agenda on energy, regulations

Upcoming Markups and Hearings

8. Calendar:

Activity for December 31 - January 11, 2013

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OIL AND GAS:

BLM to release new draft of hydraulic fracturing rule

POLITICS:

GOP proposal ties lifting of debt ceiling -- and lawmakers' paychecks -- to budget passage

CALIFORNIA:

Multiple errors found in utility regulator's budget, operations

EPA:

Deputy administrator talks cooperation with mayors

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NEWSMAKER:

Heading enviro group, Norton champions ideas she pushed at Interior

NUCLEAR POWER:

Endgame close in legal tussles over Vermont Yankee

POLITICS:

GOP retreat is no place for natural resource issues

RENEWABLE ENERGY:

Minn. wind farm seeks first eagle-kill permit

Energy Policy:

Pew's Cuttino gives recommendations for clean energy standard, production incentives (01/17/2013)

Climate:

World Resources' Steer discusses impact of financial constraints on green investment (01/16/2013)

Climate:

Clean Air Task Force's Schneider suggests road map for president on emissions, air regulations (01/15/2013)