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Thursday, November 6, 2003

Two lawmakers resolved their differences over a provision holding up the energy policy legislation.

Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Calif.) were in disagreement over tax breaks for ethanol producers. Vice President Dick Cheney was said to intervene to resolve the dispute.

The energy bill has been delayed for months over a number of contentious provisions, some of which remain unresolved.

The bill includes provisions to streamline development of Indian lands while limiting the federal government's trust liability.

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House, Senate Agree on Plan for Use of Ethanol Fuel (The Washington Post 11/6)
Negotiators Resolve Dispute That Jeopardized Energy Bill (The New York Times 11/6)
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Energy bill declared environmental disaster (AP 11/6)

Relevant Documents:
Indian Energy Title | 2003 Energy Legislation

Relevant Links:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee - http://energy.senate.gov
National Congress of American Indians - http://www.ncai.org
Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org
Council of Energy Resource Tribes - http://www.certredearth.com

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