US Senate Passes Energy Bill

The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved (by an 85 to 12 vote) a sweeping energy bill that aims to curb the United States’ reliance on imported oil.

The comprehensive bill would promote a broad mix of energy sources, from nuclear power and natural gas to coal and wind energy.

It also would aim to reduce energy consumption through tax incentives for efficient appliances and homes and hybrid automobiles that use both gasoline and electricity.

The legislation directs the president to reduce U.S. oil demand by one million barrels a day by 2015.
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