US energy policy stand-off intensifies

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Rival energy bills again blocked in Senate, as EPA controversially halts efficiency rules

The stand-off between Democrats and Republicans over the future direction of US energy policy looks to be worsening after rival energy bills were once again blocked in the Senate this week, again highlighting...

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