White House says it is "time to act" on climate bill

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Climate Bill expected on Wednesday as administration dismisses calls from key Republican for a pause to proceedings

The White House waded into the debate surrounding how the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will affect the chances of passing US climate change legislation this year, arguing that the environmental crisis...

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