thebreakthrough.org - 4/7/2009
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Cross posted from Prometheus: The Science Policy Blog The ability of Congressional legislation on cap and trade to result in actual emissions reductions was dealt a serious blow yesterday. An Amendment was introduced by Senator John Thune (R-SD) on the Budget Resolution and its text is as ...
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How Democrats Can Win the Climate Debate
It's Getting Hot In Here —
... The response to the legislation was swift and harsh, with Republicans deftly maneuvering to secure the political high ground. Senator Thune (R-SD) introduced a budget amendment declaring that any climate legislation should “not increase electricity or gasoline prices,” which quickly passed 89 to 8. Senator Ensign (R-NV) then ...
How Democrats Can Win the Climate Debate
WattHead - Energy News and Commentary —
... The response to the legislation was swift and harsh, with Republicans deftly maneuvering to secure the political high ground. Senator Thune (R-SD) introduced a budget amendment declaring that any climate legislation should "not increase electricity or gasoline prices," which quickly passed 89 to 8. Senator Ensign (R-NV) then ...
How Democrats Can Win the Climate Debate
The Energy Collective —
... The response to the legislation was swift and harsh, with Republicans deftly maneuvering to secure the political high ground. Senator Thune (R-SD) introduced a budget amendment declaring that any climate legislation should "not increase electricity or gasoline prices," which quickly passed 89 to 8. Senator Ensign (R-NV) then ...
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