A slimmed-down energy bill unveiled today by U.S. Senate Democrats focuses on reforming offshore drilling and promoting the use of alternative fuels for heavy vehicles. While some industry groups, including the major oil industry lobby, and some Republicans quickly denounced the measures outlined by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, it is a step forward in the long awaited energy reform in the US.
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