"As Republicans jockey over next year's open gavel at the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Michigander Fred Upton holds the upper hand of seniority, while Texan Joe Barton fights for a waiver of term limits to retain the top GOP slot. But dark-horse candidate John Shimkus of Illinois can claim an asset of his own: a lead in the campaign donation chase. "

Elana Schor reports for Greenwire November 10, 2010.
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"'The Planet Won't Be Destroyed by Global Warming Because God Promised Noah,' Says Politician Bidding To Chair U.S. Energy Committee" (UK Daily Mail) [3]

"‘Moderate’ Gop Energy Chairman Now Suggests No Link Between Carbon Dioxide, Global Warming" (Raw Story) [4]

"Republican Ex-Leaders Boost Barton for Energy Post" (Reuters) [5]

"Barton Goes Negative in Energy Bid" (Politico) [6]