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Momentum Against Carter Energy Bill Faces Senate Challenge
In a shift from White House praise to growing opposition, industry groups led by oil producers and the Chamber of Commerce attacked the Carter energy plan as a de facto tax hike while liberal and consumer groups joined a broad coalition. The Senate moved to dismantle key tax provisions and delay or block deregulation efforts, prompting White House officials to warn of a brutal crossfire as they urged responsible action.
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NY Times
Washington
White House
House of Representatives
Senate
Carter
Russell Long
Senate Finance Committee
Louisiana
Texas
United States Chamber of Commerce
Shell
Independents
Chamber
Consumer Federation of America
United Auto Workers
Auto Workers
Long
Consumer Federation
House
Airline Pilots Association
International Association of Machinists
Rural Electrification Association
Energy Action
Free Enterprise
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
James Abourezk
South Dakota
Robert Byrd
Henry Jackson
Energy Committee
Byrd
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr