EEI President Tom Kuhn met with key senators working on the climate bill in an attempt to shape components critical to the utility industry, E&E News PM reported. The senators, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn have been working at a fast clip in an effort to produce legislation in the next several days. Graham said the "transportation sector is a problem," with the senators still seeking a method for limiting emissions by the sector.
Graham noted that obtaining EEI's support would be an important "piece of the puzzle." The newsletter reported that Kuhn said the trade association membership was "still looking at language and particulars" and expected additional shaping to occur before the anticipated Monday roll-out.
- Related stories also appeared in the National Journal, Politico, and Reuters.
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