Energy bill seeks rules to curb blackout risks nationwide
Congress debates a broad energy bill adding first federal transmission rules with penalties to prevent cascading blackouts. It nudges grid design, regional management, and a three year delay before a national grid plan, while urging more ethanol use and MTBE liability protections.
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Democratic presidential contenders gathered in Des Moines for the Democratic Party's major annual fund-raiser as Howard Dean drew fire with his claim of a gang tackle and John Kerry joined a hockey game with firefighters. North Carolina senator Edwards urged Democrats not to become a party of anger while highlighting his own non political life.
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