Senate Republicans blocked a major climate bill that would have mandated reductions in greenhouse gases, killing the issue until there is a new president and Congress next year. The bill had majority support but Democrats were unable to muster the 60 votes necessary to end a Republican filibuster and actually bring it up for a vote....

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