US House Democrats win vital vote on climate bill

**Jason** · 07-06-2009, 03:39 PM

The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives narrowly won a crucial test vote Friday and pushed for passage of sweeping legislation designed to combat global warming and usher in a new era of cleaner energy. Republicans said the bill included the largest tax increase in American history.

President Barack Obama has made the measure a top priority of his first year in office, and aides lobbied for passage as debate unfolded on the House floor. At a White House meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama said some European nations have moved faster than the United States to combat global warming, adding that he would like to see the United States play a great leadership role.

During a news conference with Obama, Merkel said she would not have expected such a step in the United States a year ago, when George W. Bush was president, but said she was pleased that it appeared possible now.

The vote was 217-205 to advance the White House-backed legislation toward a final roll call later Friday. Thirty Democrats defected, a reflection of the controversy the bill sparked.

http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_...&lang=eng_news

**Drew1369** · 07-07-2009, 01:24 PM

But Obama wont tax the poor... Right?

right?

07-06-2009, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,475 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	US House Democrats win vital vote on climate bill The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives narrowly won a crucial test vote Friday and pushed for passage of sweeping legislation designed to combat global warming and usher in a new era of cleaner energy. Republicans said the bill included the largest tax increase in American history. President Barack Obama has made the measure a top priority of his first year in office, and aides lobbied for passage as debate unfolded on the House floor. At a White House meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Obama said some European nations have moved faster than the United States to combat global warming, adding that he would like to see the United States play a great leadership role. During a news conference with Obama, Merkel said she would not have expected such a step in the United States a year ago, when George W. Bush was president, but said she was pleased that it appeared possible now. The vote was 217-205 to advance the White House-backed legislation toward a final roll call later Friday. Thirty Democrats defected, a reflection of the controversy the bill sparked. http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_...&lang=eng_news __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

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