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Energy bill moves a step closer

Energy bill moves a step closer

On Sunday, House and Senate negotiators agreed not to give makers of MTBE, a gasoline additive, liability protection against environmental lawsuits, an issue that has hindered previous energy bills.
  • Written by American City & County Administrator
  • 25th July 2005

On Sunday, House and Senate negotiators agreed not to give makers of MTBE, a gasoline additive, liability protection against environmental lawsuits, an issue that has hindered previous energy bills. According to CNN, the conferees are aiming to have a bill on President Bush’s desk before the August Congressional recess. CNN

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