Iowa senators see harm in federal climate legislation

Thomas Beaumont; [log in to unmask]; July 13,2009

Iowa's two U.S. senators oppose key parts of controversial climate legislation that Midwestern utilities' claim would force higher rates for their customers.

Sens. Tom Harkin and Charles Grassley both have senior roles on committees related to energy policy, and they both say the House-passed bill unfairly penalizes Midwestern utilities and faces long odds in the Senate.

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Thank you,

Dana

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