Energy bill not likely until after elections

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The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee said Wednesday not to expect a comprehensive energy bill going to the president’s desk before the November elections.

Lawmakers probably will not be able to hash out a deal between the Senate and the House on energy legislation until after the November elections, said Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich.

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