Democrats advance contentious climate bill

The empty seats at right on Tuesday reflect the Republican boycott of Senate Environment and Public Works Committee sessions this week. Chair Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., seen at left, on Thursday nonetheless secured committee passage with the Democratic majority on the panel.Despite a Republican boycott, Senate Democrats pushed a climate bill through a key committee but the panel chairman said she’s willing to amend it to attract Republicans.

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