The Denver Post
March 6, 2010, Lynn Bartels

Lawmakers referenced the movies "Alice in Wonderland" and "Ishtar" during a sometimes bizarre debate on a renewable-energy bill that tied up the Senate for a day and a half. Republicans argued that the Democrat-sponsored measure mandates that large utilities rely more heavily on "taxpayer-subsidized energy sources," mainly wind and solar. They also argued that the bill is designed to benefit union workers. Democrats countered that the legislation will help create long- term jobs and make America less reliant on foreign energy sources. Shortly before noon Friday, House Bill 1001 passed the Senate 21-13, failing to get a single Republican vote. The same happened when the measure passed the House last month. ...

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