The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill that includes provisions to extend federal tax credits for wind and solar generation. After doubts arised last night that party leaders would not be able to muster the votes for the package, House lawmakers voted Friday morning 316-113 to approve the bill.
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