RSSDemocrats in House push huge energy bill
From: The Washington Times | June 26, 2009
The Democrat-led House pressed Thursday for enough votes to pass landmark legislation that would combat global warming by forcing U.S. companies to reduce their carbon-dioxide emissions, expanding expensive renewable-energy sources and trimming consumers’ choices on new light bulbs and hot tubs. Publicly, President Obama urged passage of the legislation — one of his top priorities — even though it faces near-unanimous opposition from Republicans. Behind the scenes, his top aides and environmental allies lobbied wavering Democrats to vote yes as early as Friday. The chamber is trying to wrap up work this week before it breaks for the Fourth of …
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