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A letter (PDF) sent this morning to Senate Environment and Public Works Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) — signed by more than 300 environmental, social advocacy and other groups — urges the Senate to draft a climate bill with stronger environmental protections than the American Clean Energy and Security Act that passed the House in June.
“The [...]

PITTSBURGH – Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.), a strong progressive voice on climate change, made a surprise appearance at an environmental panel here at Netroots Nation. He urged the liberal bloggers present to apply their energy to get a climate bill passed in the Senate.
I asked him what he and his fellow House members who passed [...]

The Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill has gained momentum since its passage out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 21. The bill, which carries tax implications, is expected to pick up its needed stamp of approval from the Ways and Means Committee by June 19, says committee chair Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.). [...]