The Buffalo News: National: House OKs antitrust suit against OPEC
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to let the Justice Department pursue energy antitrust and price fixing cases against members of the OPEC oil cartel, although critics said such attempts would likely be fruitless and could prompt a backlash from oil producers.
The bill, approved 324-84, also would create a special task force to investigate energy markets to root out manipulation and unwarranted speculation.
The White House said President Bush would be advised to veto the bill.
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