McNerney Gains Seat On Science & Technology Committee

Hank Shaw/The Record: McNerney gets science post

"McNerney, a PhD in mathematics who has spent much of his career studying wind energy, appears to dig his new gig:

"I’m thrilled to gain a seat on the Science and Technology Committee and I can’t wait to delve into some of the committee’s issues, including research and development on sustainable energy initiatives, exploring the impact of global warming, as well as developing and engaging new homeland security technologies," he said in a statement." (source)