President Obama’s unexpectedly strong comments on climate change during his inauguration speech—which the New York Times called “the most prominent policy vow of his second Inaugural Address”—have left many climate hawks and environmentalists excited for the prospects of action during his second term.

Here's a recap of Public Campaign and Public Campaign Action Fund's (PCAF) work from October 17 through October 21, 2011.

National Journal reports in an email this morning:

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) has an oped in Investors Business Daily today attacking environmental groups for any number of things, including using hyperbole to "motivate" environmental donors.

Bloomberg reports this morning that the oil giant BP has hired the Republican lobbying firm Fierce, Isakowitz & Blalock, adding a few more lobbyists to its already strong stable of K Street powerbrokers.

Let’s follow the money:

ThinkProgress reports on the “evolving” position of Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) on issues of global climate change.