The House of Representatives passes an energy bill that includes a `` cap-and-trade '' program on emissions . Democratic leaders , Obama twist arms to get politically dicey bill passed . Bill would reduce nationwide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2020 . GOP says it would drive American companies to less - regulated countries . Bill faces unclear future in China , where it has not been introduced .
Democratic leaders , Obama twist arms to get politically dicey bill passed . Bill would reduce nationwide greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2020 . GOP says it would drive American companies to less - regulated countries . Bill faces unclear future in China , where it has not been introduced .