Two steps forward, one step back? - US Climate Change Policy

Proponents of climate change legislation are undoubtedly worried with the Senate recently shelving major provisions of climate change legislation.

This move underscores the need for additional support for action on climate change.

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Lack of votes for Senate Democrats' energy bill may mean the end (Wash. Post, July 23)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2010/07/22/AR2010072203614.html

Senate Halts Effort to Cap CO2 Emissions (Wall St. Journal, July 23)

Democrats Forgo Centerpiece of President Obama's Energy Plan, as Cap-and-Trade Fails to Lure Broad Support in Congress

http://online.wsj.com/article/NA_WSJ_PUB:SB10001424052748703467304575383373600358634.html