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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 06 > Smith: U.S. should take lead on climate change

Smith: U.S. should take lead on climate change

Senator says he’s likely to support climate bill but with key amendments that protect state

By Matthew Daly / The Bulletin
June 6, 2008

WASHINGTON — Oregon Sen. Gordon Smith, a key undecided vote, said Thursday he will likely back a landmark bill on climate change, even as supporters acknowledged the bill was heading toward almost certain defeat.

Smith, a Republican up for re-election this fall, said he supports the....

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