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Six senators back mandatory greenhouse gas cuts

By Ross Gelbspan
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And the coal industry rushes 150 new plants into construction. Story from the Washington Post.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Six U.S. senators, including potential 2008 presidential contenders from both major parties, unveiled legislation on Friday that would force power plants and industry to curb heat-trapping greenhouse gases, seeking to cut emissions to one-third of 2000 levels by 2050. Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican and possible 2008 presidential contender, introduced a new version of the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act, which he has pursued since 2003 with Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut independent

By Ross Gelbspan

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