Politico "In opening remarks, according to Senators in attendance, President Obama took the idea of an energy-only bill – the preferred approach of moderate Democrats – off the table, saying he wanted a “comprehensive” bill that includes a cap on greenhouse gas emissions.
“He wants to do it this year, that’s for sure,” said Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) ".... "Timing is another concern: moderate Democrats remain concerns about the political risk of taking up a potentially controversal piece of legislation that they fear will raise electricity rates close to the midterm elections."
Via Heritage
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