Court's GHG Ruling Revives Talk Of Capitol Hill Action But Prospects Dim

July 10, 2012
The landmark court decision upholding EPA's greenhouse gas (GHG) rules has directed the political spotlight on climate change back toward Capitol Hill, with EPA foes calling it a wake-up call for lawmakers to block agency action and EPA defenders suggesting Congress should get out of the agency's way or develop its own emissions plan. While most predict rhetoric rather than action on the issue this year, the upcoming presidential election could set the terms of any congressional response in 2013...


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