House votes, mootly, to block rural dust limits

"The House voted Thursday to block federal pollution limits on the dust kicked up by farms, mines and other rural operations," but "It’s unlikely the bill . . . will go any further," reports Philip Brasher of the Gannett Co. Washington bureau. "The White House has threatened to veto the bill, and it faces strong opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate." (Read more) For background, click here.