HAGEL LIKELY TO DROP EMISSIONS CREDITS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE BILL

Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) is poised to introduce a revised version of climate change legislation that would drop a controversial emissions credit provision that critics say would open the door to mandatory greenhouse gas controls, according to Senate and other sources. Hagel is considering revising his bill as he and other prominent Republicans, including Sen. John McCain (AZ), are jockeying to be a leading voice on the high-profile issue of climate change. Sources say Hagel will likely delete from his...