Democrats make progress on climate but bill's future remains uncertain

[clear eye]

Source: The Guardian - U.S.

Barbara Boxer, chairman of the environment and public works committee, defied a Republican boycott to vote through a sweeping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20% over 2005 levels by 2020. Such a law is seen as vital for the ultimate success of a worldwide treaty to tackle global warming.

Republicans had boycotted the bill drafting sessions, demanding a more time for the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a detailed analysis of how much the bill will cost the economy and ordinary consumers.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/nov/05/senat...

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Go, Barbara!

[polichick]

1. Good move! The Republicans are pitiful. nt

[Uncle Joe]

2. Kicked, recommended and I salute Senator Boxer.

Thanks for the thread, clear eye.

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[Moosepoop]

4. " Something stinks here, and it's not air pollution."

You're right -- it's your post.

[dysfunctional press]

5. between healthcare and the climate bill- the pugs are going to have a field day next nov. 2.

same old story-
"it's the economy, stupid."

if we get a crappy healthcare-bill, a climate bill that costs anyone even $1 in taxes, and no turnaround in the jobs numbers(losing less jobs isn't it)- it's going to be a bloodbath for democrats.

which will just make things get worse even faster...

[excess_3]

6. its more of a ...state v. state , kind of thing

California makes money on the deal,
at the expense of others