Congressional committee votes down climate aid proposal

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Republican-dominated House Committee on Foreign Affairs rejects US plan to help developing countries combat climate change

A US government panel has voted against extending aid to help developing countries cope with climate change or invest in clean energy, claiming such overseas assistance is not a priority for the country....

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