SPOTLIGHT

1. INTERIOR:

On eve of Jewell's confirmation hearing, Manchin's doubts add an element of suspense

A West Virginia Democratic senator yesterday said he has concerns with President Obama's nomination of Sally Jewell for Interior secretary, citing possible disagreements over energy policy. Jewell, who is CEO of the outdoor retail giant REI, this morning is set to appear before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

SPOTLIGHT

1. INTERIOR:

On eve of Jewell's confirmation hearing, Manchin's doubts add an element of suspense

ON THE HILL

2. CHEMICALS:

Executives, former Pa. governor 'telling the bio-products gospel' on Capitol Hill

3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

Lawmakers nearing agreement on financing for bipartisan legislation

4. GREAT LAKES:

Advocates take to the Hill to press for funding

IN THE HOUSE

5. NEW MEMBER PROFILE:

Democrats welcome moderate back to the fold

6. PUBLIC LANDS:

Markey urges Salazar to follow science on Izembek road decision

7. MINING:

Lawmakers offer House bills to promote rare earth, soda ash development

8. TRANSPORTATION:

Shuster stands by House spending measure despite opposition of Senate counterparts

9. FISHERIES:

Markey floats bill to fight seafood mislabeling

IN THE SENATE

10. INTERIOR:

Mont. senators introduce bill to formalize compact between state, Indian tribe

11. NATURAL GAS:

Wyden, Murkowski want information on FERC pipeline probes

Upcoming markups and hearings

12. Calendar:

Activity for March 4 - March 18, 2013

Electricity:

PG&E's Johns discusses upcoming response to regulators' San Bruno fine

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EPA:

Judge about-faces, defers to agency on curbing lead ammo

REGULATIONS:

Chairman floats controversial bill to expand cost-benefit review of rules

NOMINATIONS:

Obama taps former tea party lawmaker for CPSC post

KEYSTONE XL:

State IG probing pipeline reviewer bias -- group

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LNG:

Big week for exports, but takeaways are unclear

NATURAL GAS:

Witnesses debate whether fracking has contaminated water

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING:

Enviros target Democratic governors backed by oil and gas

MARKETS:

Coal back on top as main U.S. power generator -- EIA

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ADAPTATION:

Disaster preparedness is rare, but better and cheaper than after-the-disaster remedies

EXTREME WEATHER:

High hurricane threat stands to test an already stormy Congress

SCIENCE:

Prehistoric climate swings may have encouraged human innovation

SCIENCE:

Heeding call to shout 'from the rooftops,' researchers warn Earth's tipping point is near

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EPA:

Blunt has 'frank and disappointing' talk with McCarthy; Durbin not sure nominee can get 60 votes

AIR POLLUTION:

Industry complaints spur EPA to extend Tier 3 comment period

KEYSTONE XL:

GOP senators warn Obama against linking pipeline approval, emission cuts

CHEMICALS:

Former Obama, Bush EPA toxics administrators praise reform bill

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Emissions:

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Electricity:

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