Bowing to political reality, Senate Democrats drop broad energy bill

Majority Leader Harry Reid acknowledges there aren't enough votes and instead will offer a scaled-back measure focused on the gulf oil spill. Senate Democratic leaders shelved plans for major energy and climate legislation on Thursday, bowing to political reality and probably ending hopes for action this year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, boost alternative energy production and wean the nation from carbon fuels.

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