Capitol Hill readies for energy reform

The World

As energy legislation makes its way to Capitol Hill, lawmakers are beginning to hint at how they’ll work together. Sen. John Cornyn said that he is ready to to work with Democrats to deal with some of our environmental concerns. However, it is unlikely that senators like Cornyn will accept the president’s comprehensive energy and climate change legislation.

Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich explains the politics behind energy reform and the changing role of off-shore drilling.

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