Tag / Climate
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Compromise, Dissent Rile Senate
As Democrats in Congress look to capitalize on high support for stricter financial regulation, many Republicans are now trying to slow debate on several other key issues, including climate and immigration legislation. While Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has put in motion plans to begin financial reform formal debate in the Senate later this afternoon,…
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Spin Till You Win: Chapter 2
“Congressman, I have Chairman Richardson on line two.” “Thanks Clarissa, can you put him on.” Congressman Stewart rubbed his hand through his politician-perfect hair and picked up the phone. “Congressman, how are you? Enjoying Washington life so far?” “Yes, Mr. Chairman. It’s very different from work at a state capital, but I’m enjoying myself so…
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Polar Goals and Polar Measures in Obama Energy Plan
In the struggle to arrive at a consensus on a climate deal, President Obama announced this Wednesday his plan to open parts of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal waters to offshore oil and gas exploration. The move – an attempt to gather bipartisan support within the legislature– has confused environmentalists and rallied domestic…
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Double Tracking Rides the Climate Legislation Off the Rails
Barack Obama has called health reform his top domestic priority. And though providing health insurance and care to America’s 45 million uninsured is indeed a pressing moral issue, the yearlong process has tied up the activities of Congress’s upper houseThe House of Representatives has been hard at work, passing bill after critical bill, while the…