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Behind closed doors clean air bill advances in Senate
Negotiations over a Senate clean air bill focused on securing 60 votes to avoid a filibuster as George Mitchell leads the effort. The closed talks, seen as a tactical victory for Mitchell, aim to shield the measure from regional opposition and avert job fears tied to acid rain controls. A 14 senator bloc led by Byrd previously threatened to derail passage.
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