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Gore Throws Weight Behind Climate Bill

Former VP dials Congressional Dems to rally support

By Clay Dillow,  Newser Staff

Posted May 21, 2009 9:32 AM CDT

(Newser) – With controversial cap-and-trade climate legislation now in committee, former vice president Al Gore has mobilized his lobbying organization and grass-roots movement behind the bill, even calling some wavering Democrats personally, Politico reports. While some groups feel the measure is too soft on polluting industries, the...   Read full story »

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