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US House of Representatives approves landmark climate bill (Extra)
Jun 26, 2009, 23:25 GMT
Washington - The US House of Representatives on Friday narrowly approved a historic climate bill that for the first time would force companies to limit greenhouse-gas emissions blamed for global warming.
The 219-212 vote marks a major victory for President Barack Obama, who has made global warming and clean energy legislation a top priority for his administration.
But the legislation has deeply divided US politicians and the outcome of the House vote was uncertain to the very last minute. Only 8 Republicans voted in favour and 43 Democrats voted against the measure.
The bill now moves to the Senate, which could have an even tougher time getting a bill passed.
The United States has long been under pressure from other governments to take stronger action to curb its emissions, which was resisted by former president George W Bush.
The Obama administration hopes it will bolster the country's bargaining position at a critical meeting in Copenhagen in December, where governments are expected to thrash out a new global treaty to combat climate change.
The legislation would develop a so-called cap-and-trade system, which already exists in Europe and creates a market for carbon dioxide emissions that cause global warming. Companies would get pollution allowances that can be traded between dirtier and cleaner firms.
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pull your head out of your twat. What are you, another Sh*t Pile #4 sock puppet?
I trying to find a list somewhere of the rotten turncoat Republicans who voted for this bill. Does anyone know where I can find it.
I fear for this country if these idiots continue to pass legislation that they haven't read without understanding the horrible ramifications of what they've done for the future of the United States.
Here's the list of the 8 Republican traitors:
Bono Mack
Castle
Kirk
Lance
LoBiondo
McHugh
Reichert
Smith (NJ)
A list of Republicant's that can think for themselves:
Bono Mack
Castle
Kirk
Lance
LoBiondo
McHugh
Reichert
Smith (NJ)
I never thought I would see the day. Congrats folks, welcome to the real world.
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Marcia BaracaldoJun 26th, 2009 - 23:42:08
Does anybody knows the name of the 8 republicans who voted for this bill?
Those bastard republican could have STOP THIS CAP & TRADE TAX BILL, but steady they gave power to the democrats. 219 YEA vs 212 NAY.
SHAME ON THOSE REPUBLICANS AND THEY MUST BE VOTED OUT BY THE AMERICAN PEOPLE who will now sacrifice and pay more for EVERYTHING, starting with ELECTRICITY. Meanwhile, AL GORE, NANCY PELOSI, AND OTHER WILL MAKE MONEY IN STOCK SHARES OF FAVORABLE COMPANIES.... Plus, more jobs will be move overseas..............
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