THE LIGHTBULBA Texas flag flies over floodwaters caused by Hurricane Harvey in La Grange, Texas. On the question of climate change, Republicans from Texas were also mute. The storm hit west of Cameron, La., around 4 a.m. local time, according to the National Hurricane Center. -- Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) introduced an amendment last week to the House Rules Committee to prohibit funds from being used for the National Climate Assessment, Axios reported. OIL CHECKThe Exxon Mobil Beaumont Polyethylene Plant is seen during tropical storm Harvey in Beaumont, Texas.

Source: Washington Post August 30, 2017 13:09 UTC