Climate Bill Roll Out Date Set

A long-awaited compromise bill to reduce U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases blamed for global warming will be unveiled by a group of senators on April 26, 2010, according to reports.

The measure is being drafted by Senators John Kerry (D-MA), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT). Once the senators formally sketch out their bill, Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid will decide the next steps in a year crowded with competing legislative priorities and congressional elections in November.