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Article: Climate Vote Spotlights Growing Senate Environmental Coalition; Responsible, Affordable Approach Attracts More Votes Than Predicted, Says Environmental Defense; Audio Clips Available.
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- AScribe Law News Service
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- October 30, 2003
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Byline: Environmental Defense
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (AScribe Newswire) -- In a striking political transformation, Senators from widely diverse states today voted for the bi-partisan McCain Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act. Senators from farm states, urban states, auto manufacturing states, and coal states, and leaders from both parties joined together in support of action to make real cuts in greenhouse gas pollution.
"The basis for a winning hand in the Senate is now on the table. We're not out to score a point, we intend to win. Just seven more votes are needed to pass the bill in the Senate," said Environmental Defense president Fred Krupp. "The ...