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Peterson challenges EPA on greenhouse gases

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U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota has introduced a measure aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating pollution-causing greenhouse gases.

Peterson, a Democrat, chairs the House Agriculture Committee. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., who chairs the Armed Services Committee. They want to veto the EPA's finding in December that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare.

Their resolution, co-sponsored by Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Mo., mirrors one drafted by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and backed by 41 senators from both parties.

At least three states and a host of business groups also have challenged the EPA finding, which sets the stage for future rules restricting emissions from cars, power plants and factories.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)