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Reid: Senate has time for climate bill

by Ben Geman - 01/14/10 10:51 PM ET

“Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman have taken a lead in trying to craft a framework that would get more than 60 votes. We will need at least that many for two reasons: One, because any bill that seeks to rein in global warming pollution will be fought very hard by the same companies that profit most heavily from polluting. And two, because the rules of the Senate make it easy for a determined minority to stand in the way of all the good ideas you’re hearing at this forum,” he added.

Reid also spelled out his energy priorities, including a nationwide renewable electricity standard.

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