Senate Dems push changes to Keystone bill to pressure climate stance
Senate debate on the Keystone XL pipeline becomes a test of climate policy. Sen. Bernie Sanders proposes an amendment acknowledging human-caused global warming and urging a rapid shift from fossil fuels. Sen. Edward Markey seeks to bar oil from the pipeline and prohibit exports of refined products.
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Obama broadband push aims to ease service rules nationwide
The Obama administration seeks to widen fast Internet access by urging the FCC to remove barriers to competition and to fund local projects with loans and grants. The plan, unveiled ahead of the State of the Union, targets Cedar Falls Iowa for initial details and faces privacy concerns and congressional skepticism.
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Republicans press attacks on Obama agenda in Congress
Republicans pressed attacks on President Obama agenda from all sides in a new Congress, pushing bills to curb immigration and Wall Street rules while backing Keystone XL and energy priorities. Obama invited lawmakers to the White House for talks, signaling potential cooperation on taxes and cybersecurity as veto threats loom. />
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