U.S. Congress Prepares For Tough Fight Over Green Laws

As environmentalists draft a wish-list for a Democratic-controlled Congress, industry groups prepare to fight back.

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December 19, 2006, 10:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Steps to curb global warming. Tougher fuel economy standards for automobiles. Repeal of massive tax breaks for the oil industry. Environmentalists are busy these days crafting their holiday wish-list, giddy about the prospects for success in the new Democratic-controlled Congress. But industry groups are gearing up to fight, and their forces may include more than the usual Republican allies.

FULL STORY: Green laws no slam-dunk in new Congress

Monday, December 18, 2006 in The Los Angeles Times

Environment Government / Politics United States

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