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Latham moves to kill climate change bill

By Jason Hancock 6/25/09

Iowa Republican Rep. Tom Latham of Ames will introduce an amendment to proposed climate change legislation that would kill the measure if energy prices increase down the road.

Iowa’s largest energy utility opposes cap and trade plan

By Jason Hancock 5/20/09

MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. has officially come out against a bill aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions currently being considered in the U.S. House.
The legislation seeks to reduce emissions by imposing a national limit, or cap, on greenhouse gases. It would then allow polluters to buy and sell their emissions credits. If a polluter [...]

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