Senate approves energy bill with broad backing and MTBE split
The Senate passed an 1,250 page energy bill 85 to 12 aiming to boost conservation and renewables, cut reliance on foreign oil, and aid clean coal and next generation nuclear power. MTBE liability remains a House dispute. leaders seek a compromise to avoid a filibuster while Bush urges quick passage.
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Energy bill passes Senate amid debate over House changes
The Senate approved the energy bill 85 to 12 with Senator Lindsey Graham praising it as a major step toward energy independence. The measure funds hydrogen research and recycling of nuclear fuel while critics warn of clashes with House language.
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