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"Comprehensive Energy Legislation"
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I hate euphemisms.

Anyhow, CBS has another update on the Smokey Joe Barton's energy bill (Ezra Klein has a good takedown). Conferees have split the difference between the $8 billion House package and the $14 billion Senate version, settling on a figure of $11.5 billion worth of subsidies for an industry where one company has $25 billion in the bank. They appear to have avoided most potential Senate landmines; however, a provision to open up Florida to exploratory drilling may force a rather strange alliance between Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez in a filibuster.

It will probably come down to how many Corn State Democrats and idelogical moderates feel they have to vote for the bill. Senator Bayh, I believe it's time to see what you're really made of.

In more local news, I'm not allowed to comment to heavily on various buy blue-related issues with my employer for obvious reasons, but we're not a bunch of corporate raiders. Check out our non-profit contest and donate to your favorite (again, I have mine, but I shouldn't provide any influence here).

Also, Drinking Liberally is on tonight. This time, with buttons. Montlake Ale House, 2307 24th ave E, 8pm.

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Last updated by Nicholas Beaudrot on 08:09 26 July 2005