Jun 27th, 2009 - Forbes
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Following intense last-minute wrangling among its members and lobbying from President Obama, the House of Representatives passed potentially landmark legislation Friday that seeks to reduce the release of carbon dioxide by making industry pay for its emissions. The Democrat-sponsored American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 passed by a razor-thin margin, with 219 votes in favor, including eight from Republicans--just one more than the minimum needed.
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Jun 29th, 2009 - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top energy adviser, Carol Browner, said on Monday she was confident that the U.S. Senate would pass comprehensive energy and climate change legislation. The U.S...
Boehner Calls Climate Bill "A Pile Of Shit"
Jun 28th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
On Friday, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) delayed a vote on the American Clean Energy and Security Act with a nearly hour-long speech. He knew the Republicans didn't have enough votes to defeat the bill...
Despite historic vote, climate bill faces tough road to becoming law
Jun 27th, 2009 - Newsday
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hours after the House passed landmark legislation meant to curb greenhouse gas emissions and create an energy-efficient economy, President Barack Obama on Saturday urged senators to show courage and follow suit.
House Passes Landmark Climate & Energy Bill 219-212
Jun 26th, 2009 - CNNMoney
(Updates with leadership comment and vote details) Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A landmark climate bill - which would transform theway the nation uses energy by forcing refiners...
Michael Jackson: House Pauses To Remember Dead Singer
Jun 26th, 2009 - The Huffington Post
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives paused for a moment of silence Friday to mark entertainer Michael Jackson's death. Lawmakers briefly interrupted a debate on a global warming bill to stand in silence and honor the "King of Pop." Rep...
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