US Senate's chief Democrat sees numerous energy bill amendments

Washington (Platts)--6Jun2005

US Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat-Nevada) Monday suggested that
the Senate debate on a comprehensive energy bill could be longer than
expected, saying he expects numerous amendments to the measure, which was
approved by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in late May. 

In a press conference, Reid called the level of cooperation between committee
Democrats and Republicans "one of the bright signs of this Congress," but
added that he believes the bill falls short in promoting alternative energy
sources and contains too many concessions to business interests. 

Although President Bush has demanded that Congress send him an energy bill to
sign by early August, the Senate has yet to schedule its version of the bill
for a floor vote. Senate aides are scheduled later Monday to discuss a
possible floor schedule.

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