The economic free fall gripping the nation may bring down one of the main environmental objectives: capping the greenhouse gases that are blamed for global warming.
Key Republicans and Democrats reported agreement on an outline for a $700 billion bailout, but there was still resistance from rank-and-file House Republicans.
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