clean power plan
The plan would establish the first-ever national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants.
More battles to come but experts say the court ruling bodes well.
The measures now go to the White House, where they face almost-certain vetoes.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The president has vowed to veto the resolution.
"There's a war on coal in America," says Mitch McConnell, "and the leader is the president of the United States."
Facing a tough re-election bid, Ayotte stakes out a moderate position on power plants.
"We need to seize the opportunity to make Michigan’s energy decisions in Lansing," Gov. Rick Snyder said.
Mining companies and allies plan to take legal action against regulations limiting planet-warming emissions.
Final rule on power plants includes tougher emissions cuts and more renewables.