US climate bill proponents agree to concessions
26 Jun 2009
An agreement on a string of demands sought by United States farmers and lawmakers from rural areas erased a major obstacle facing a massive climate bill that would limit pollution linked to global warming and redirect the nation toward greater use of clean energy.
With some Democrats still worried about the bill's impact on energy costs, especially in regions that rely heavily on coal for power, Democratic leaders this week were looking for broader support for the bill ahead of a vote scheduled for today.
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