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 	 	    Dear Jason,  President Bush wrapped up his energy tour by signing two executive orders during a visit to Pennsylvania today.  The first order speeds up the approval process for new energy projects, and the second instructs the federal government to pay close attention to energy when making key decisions.  Washington Bureau Chief Jay Cranford reports there will be movement on major energy initiatives in the Senate next week, including debate on President Bush's national energy policy.     Also from the Washington bureau, Jay expects a Senate oversight hearing on Wednesday on the president's plan, with Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham as the only witness.  On Thursday we can expect a legislative hearing on several energy bills, including Senate Energy Committee Chairman Frank Murkowski's National Energy Security Act of 2001 and Senator Jeff Bingaman's Comprehensive and Balanced Energy Policy Act, among others.   Additionally, Jay says the Senate Energy Committee is scheduled to vote next Wednesday on FERC nominees Pat Wood and Nora Brownell.  We have a full week from ENL's Washington bureau, so log on for all the details next week.       From ENL's Houston bureau, Gale Smith reports we're scheduled to bring you more on the North American Electric Reliability Council of Texas placing the state on a "monitoring list" of potential spots for summer electricity troubles because of computer conversion.  Gale also reports we're scheduled to speak with American Regional Contact for KPMG Bill Kimble.  Kimble is set to discuss the convergence of major energy and electronic communications companies and the anticipation of future partnerships.  Catch Bill Kimble in the 3:00 p.m. ET newscast on Wednesday.      Also from Houston next week, Dorothea El Mallakh, the Executive Director of the International Research Center for Energy and Economic Development is scheduled to join us.  She'll explain why the energy issue isn't a problem that can be solved quickly.  LPG Journalist for Petroleum Argus Zeeba Llorens is also scheduled to stop by the Houston bureau.  She'll discuss the rising cost of butane and propane.  Dorothea El Mallakh and Zeeba Llorens will both join us later in the week.     Keep in mind things are subject to change at a moment's notice.  Occasionally guests cancel or change time slots.  We'll continue to do our best to keep you updated on future interviews and events.  Have a fantastic weekend!    Keep it on energynewslive.com  for all your energy news.  	 				
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