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After major efforts by environmental groups and charges of corruption, Richard Pombo lost his congressional seat during the 2006 midterm elections. Six months later, Pombo has signed on to become the national chair for the Partnership for America, focusing his efforts on many of the same issues he dealt with while in Congress. During today's OnPoint, former House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo talks about his new position and what he hopes to accomplish. He discusses current Endangered Species Act reform efforts including the administration's ESA regulations reforms. Pombo also takes a look back at the 2006 midterm elections, addressing the scrutiny and criticism he faced.
Related Videos![]() Natural Resources: House Resources Chairman Pombo outlines his plans on energy, fisheries (OnPoint, 05/08/2006)High oil and gas prices continue to resonate on Capitol Hill as both the House and Senate work on legislative solutions. During today's OnPoint, House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo (R-Calif.) talks about his committee's agenda in the coming months, including a new push for offshore oil and gas exploration, renewable energy and opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, Pombo discusses his effort to reauthorize federal fishing laws under the Magnuson-Stevens Act and defends his bill against criticism that it could delay the recovery of depleted fisheries. |
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