We cannot have a clean energy future without copper
Recently on these opinion pages former Virginia Rep. Rick Boucher expressed his opposition to the Arizona-based Resolution Copper project, arguing that new American copper production would be purchased in global markets by countries that are converting to clean energy faster than we are. As an Arizona-based chairman of Excelsior Cop
Read MoreThe Hill's Morning Report — Bipartisan group meets on gun safety legislation
Americans this week begged and berated members of Congress to act after Tuesday’s mass shooting in Texas, and in response, a small, bipartisan group of senators on Thursday decided to make yet another attempt at locating a legislative middle ground on gun safety after years of deep discord. Meanwhile, President Biden will travel to Uvalde, Texas, on Sunday to console relatives of the 21 victims, including 19 children, who died at an elementary school after an 18-year-old with an assault rifle opened fire in a classroom, also killing two teachers. Senate
Read MoreDemocrats aim for modest deal on guns
Senate Democrats say they are ready to accept a modest deal on gun-control legislation as they are eager to get something done in response to mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, even if it falls below their ambitions of previous years. A bipartisan group of nine senators met Thursday afternoon to chart out a path for negotiations. They say their top priorities are proposals to expand background checks and encourage states to set up red-flag laws to prohibit people deemed dangerous to themselves or others from owning firearms. Democrats ac
Read MoreThe Memo: ‘Gated political thinking’ thwarts progress on guns
Horrific mass shootings in Texas and upstate New York within the past two weeks have fueled a new public outcry for gun reform. But even Democrats admit that, when it comes to federal action, this time might not be different from all those that have gone before. Measures to enact even modest gun reforms have run aground for years on Capitol Hill. There is another push underway now, after 21 people, including 19 children, were shot dead in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. The tragedy came only 10 days after 10 people were killed in a grocery store in Buffa
Read MoreSenate GOP signals an openness to talking about gun legislation
Senate Republicans are signaling an openness to talks with Democrats on gun violence in the aftermath of back-to-back mass shootings. As pressure builds around gun reform on Capitol Hill following the shootings, Republican leaders have encouraged talks exploring a potential bipartisan course of action amid discussion on measures ranging from “red flag” legislation to background checks. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told CNN on Thursday that he tapped Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who recently returned to his home state after the recent shooting at an eleme
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