Climate:
CCAP's Helme reacts to Obama emissions move, previews House and Senate action on climate
Just one week after taking office, President Barack Obama has taken steps to improve fuel economy requirements and allow states to regulate vehicle emissions. How will these actions affect the broader goal of passing cap-and-trade legislation? During today's OnPoint, Ned Helme, president of the Center for Clean Air Policy, previews this year's House and Senate action on climate legislation and discusses expectations for Obama's first address before a joint session of Congress. He also comments on the U.S. Climate Action Partnership's emissions reduction plan.