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Gore Works the Phones for Climate Bill

House votes tomorrow on measure to cut greenhouse gases

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 25, 2009 12:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – Al Gore is engaging in phone diplomacy today as the House prepares to vote on a landmark climate bill tomorrow. Original plans called for the former VP to appear in person, but Nancy Pelosi says lawmakers are close enough to an agreement that it's not necessary. Others offer a less optimistic take, telling the Hill the vote is so close, Pelosi needs Gore to wheedle recalcitrant Democrats one by one rather than wasting time traveling.

The White House also is joining in the last-minute push to stave off defectors on the bill, which would require the US to cut greenhouse gas emissions 17% by 2020 and 80% by the next century. Republicans complain it amounts to an energy tax because it will raise prices, at least in the short term, the AP reports.

Al Gore speaks at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.
Al Gore speaks at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.   (AP Photo/POLFOTO, Tariq Mikkel Khan)
Al Gore speaks at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.
Al Gore speaks at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark, in May.   (AP Photo/POLFOTO, Tariq Mikkel Khan)
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freethemall
Jun 26, 2009 12:22 PM CDT
Having given rightthing a thumbs down for his comment, I am asked if he is being offensive. I'm tempted to say: No, he's just being stupid, but that would be offensive
freethemall
Jun 26, 2009 12:15 PM CDT
Politics has been defined as a struggle for power and influence in society. That most assuredly means a pi$$ing contest. Get a clue! I'm tempted to add: and that includes you morons who thumbs up her comment, but that would just cause a lot of anger to be directed at me.
doingtherightthing
Jun 26, 2009 12:04 PM CDT
Global warming is a lie pure and simple. Al Gore is working the congress to get his agenda passed by Pelosi whose leg he is humping. If you want to jump on board with this be my guest but you'll pay for stupidity while Al is running to the bank with your money........

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