RENEWED MASSACHUSETTS SUPPORT MAY BOLSTER NORTHEAST CLIMATE PLAN

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) is signaling he will likely back a groundbreaking regional climate change plan, dispelling rumors that he may pull out of the effort amid lingering concerns over its economic impact. Observers close to the issue recently questioned whether Romney, a potential Republican presidential contender, would back away from the proposal, after he raised concerns in private meetings about its impact on electricity prices . But this week, Romney stated publicly that he supports the proposal, although...