Democratic leaders , Obama twist arms to get politically dicey bill passed . Bill would reduce nationwide greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent by 2020 . GOP says bill would drive polluting companies to less-regulated countries . The House of Representatives passes an energy bill that includes a `` cap-and-trade '' program on emissions . Democrats say it will help the economy and create jobs in America.
Democratic leaders , Obama twist arms to get politically dicey bill passed . Bill would reduce nationwide greenhouse gas emissions 17 percent by 2020 . GOP says bill would drive polluting companies to less-regulated countries . Democrats say it will help the economy and create jobs in America.