Senate to Put Off Climate Bill Until Spring

Senate Democratic leaders said Tuesday they would put off debate on a big climate-change bill until spring, in a sign of weakening political will to tackle a long-term environmental issue at a time of high unemployment and economic uncertainty. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
3.3
by Derek Hawkins - Nov. 18, 2009

Short, fair, factual. We should expect better analysis by tomorrow.

Since the 2008 election, mainstream media have repeatedly quoted McCain about issues with which he has no substantial legislative experience, so when I saw him up top in this story I got suspicious. Turns out my worry was misplaced. McCain is a member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, which makes him a relevant source in this story, but the fact that I felt compelled to double-check it says something about his treatment by the press. No points against the Journal, but ... More »

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Fabrice Florin
3.6
by Fabrice Florin - Nov. 18, 2009

Informative and timely report about the U.S. Senate's decision to delay debate of its climate change bill to the spring of 2010. This short article provides factual information and cites key stakeholders, with helpful context about this important decision.

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Kaizar Campwala
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by Kaizar Campwala - Nov. 18, 2009
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