Dear Eric,  The Washington bureau will bring us last minute details from the nation's capital as Congress prepares to close up shop for the year.  We'll also start looking ahead at some of the major energy issues on Capitol Hill in 2002.  Comprehensive energy legislation is at the top of the list.   We'll also continue to examine some of the major decisions from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's final meeting of 2001. Wednesday's meeting included decisions on everything from the California power crisis to the development of Regional Transmission Organizations.  Join us for details and reaction on Friday.   We'll have more legal analysis on Enron Friday - Houston Bureau Chief Myra Jolivet will talk with University of Houston Law Center Dean Nancy Rapoport.  Rapoport believes the Enron bankruptcy case will remain in New York, despite motions to move the case to Houston. Catch the Rapoport interview during the 3:00 p.m. ET newscast.    Also on Friday, Raymond James & Associates Analyst Jim Rollyson will speak with Houston Bureau Correspondent Kim Benestante.  Rollyson says some time early next year, gas producers may find inventory levels lower than expected.  Join us for details from Houston tomorrow.   Finally from Houston, we'll have a report on the debate over an Arctic gas pipeline versus LNG terminals from the Arctic North.  On Friday, ENL's Gale Smith will bring us all the details on the discussions.   On Friday, West Coast Correspondent Kym McNicholas talks about deregulation following the California energy crisis and Enron's demise.  The industry and federal regulators are working together to develop new strategies for restructuring the markets.  Kym will have details tomorrow.    Closing Prices for Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001    Crude: $19.28/bbl -$0.52   Unleaded: $0.5503/gallon -$0.0078   Heating Oil: $0.5449/gallon -$0.0164   Gas: $2.686/mmBtu +$0.070   Broadcasting Note: On December 28th OPEC is holding an extraordinary meeting to discuss production cuts and exports scheduled to take effect on January 1.  Houston Correspondent Kim Benestante will bring us live coverage from Cairo, Egypt next week.   Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's notice. Occasionally guests have to cancel or change time slots.  We'll continue to do our best to keep you updated on future interviews and events.     Be sure to watch our newscasts every business day - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, at the top of each hour.  	 				
 						 	
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