The Winds Of change are sweeping Washington even beforei'resident-elect Barack Obama is sworn in Jan. 20, heralding new agenda priorities on a wide range of issues affecting technology, from climate change to health care reform to network neutrality. In the House of Representatives, Democrats voted Nov. 20 to replace 82-year-old Rep. John Dingell of Michigan-a powerful voice for Detroit automakers for more than 50 years-with outspoken energy and environmental advocate Rep. Henry Waxman of California as chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. In the Senate, Democrats are installing Sen.
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