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Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:39 PM

Published 11/06/2009 by Reuters


Boxer Pushes Climate Bill Through Committee

By SustainableBusiness - SustainableBusiness Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) pushed the climate bill through the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee yesterday, but it's becoming clear the bill won't get far before the world meets in Copenhagen.

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