Senate clears path for run at climate legislation

James S Murray
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Passage of financial reform raises prospects for crucial climate-bill vote, but hurdles remain if Obama is to make good on pledge to pass legislation this year

The Senate last night passed Barack Obama's financial reform bill, finally clearing the way for a vote on controversial climate change legislation. The president had signalled that he would throw his...

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