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Buying Influence, Part XXIV

By | 07.09.09 | 11:34 am

It should come as little surprise that the energy industry appreciates its right to pollute for free, and that it’s lobbying furiously to retain that privilege as the Senate begins debate on its climate change bill. But it’s still a fascinating exercise to see where exactly the money’s going.

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Health Reform by August? Looking Less Likely

By | 07.06.09 | 2:25 pm

On the surface, Senate Democratic leaders remain insistent that they can pass their plan for comprehensive health care reform by the end-of-summer Congressional recess, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 7. But the rumblings around Capitol Hill are starting to anticipate a different reality.

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