The EPW committee reached a standstill as Democrats and Republicans argued over the appropriateness of opening statements concerning the Green Bill, or Climate and Energy Protection Act.
According to Senator Kit Bond, "Senator Alexander was speaking and cut off by chairwoman Boxer without parliamentary justification. Therefore, Republicans felt it necessary to walk out." The Republicans' action, he said, was "unavoidable" because "Democrats are currently prohibiting cooperation."
After yielding 10 minutes to Senator Inhofe, who then yielded to Senator Alexander, a discussion of the Green Bill. Republicans quickly cited serious errors in the bill such as appropriations for "$60 $200," which Alexander asserted was not a real number.
"Republicans would rather play politics than legislate," said Democratic Senator Conrad of the incident.
Democratic Senator Reid and Senator Alexander exchanged heated words during the showdown, continuing the hostility shown to one another from the previous session.
Currently, the walkout continues with no resolution in sight.
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