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Update on Senate Climate Negotiations
Will the Senate take up immigration reform before climate and energy legislation? During today’s OnPoint, E&E reporter Darren Samuelsohn discusses the latest developments in the Senate climate debate. He explains how Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to proceed with climate negotiations and talks about alternatives to the Kerry-Graham-Lieberman bill. Continue reading
Coal-Plant Bill in Alignment With Other Air Pollution Regulations — EPA Air Chief
U.S. EPA air chief Gina McCarthy said today that proposed Senate legislation aimed at curbing harmful air pollution from coal-fired power plants can “align very well” with pending EPA regulations. Speaking at a joint hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the Clean Air Subcommittee, McCarthy weighed in on a draft bill (pdf) from Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) that seeks steep cuts in electric utilities’ emissions. Continue reading
