Keystone XL Pipeline Fate Looms Over Congress and Courts
Washington points to a drawn out fight as Congress, courts, the White House and TransCanada clash over the 1 179 mile tar sands line. The House advanced construction bills. the Senate showed momentum but remains uncertain. environmentalists warn of climate harm while Republicans push for jobs and energy independence.
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Senate Republicans back climate real not a hoax measure
Senate approves a non-binding resolution stating climate change is real and not a hoax by a 98 to 1 vote. Senator James Inhofe, long a skeptic, joins Democrats in backing the record while noting it is arrogant to claim humans alone drive the warming.
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House bill fast-tracks natural gas pipelines
The Republican controlled House passed a bill setting a one year deadline for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve new natural gas pipeline applications. The 253 169 vote frames a broader energy agenda as the Senate weighs amendments and the White House warns of a veto over climate and economic concerns.
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Lew blocks bid to cut top individual tax rate
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew dismissed efforts in Congress to overhaul taxes by lowering the top individual rate, saying Democrats and Republicans are too far apart. He urged focusing on simplifying business taxes, noting broad agreement on business tax reform despite disagreements on individuals.
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