House Climate Bill Wouldn't Cut U.s. Oil Dependence Much

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Fri, 07/03/2009 - 1:00am

WASHINGTON - Despite its title as the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," the energy and climate bill that the House of Representatives passed recently takes only a modest step toward reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

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