Kerry's energy policy diverges sharply from Bush's

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By JOEL CONNELLY
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER COLUMNIST

Pledging a "Manhattan-type project" to develop alternative energy sources, and aggressive moves to prevent Enron-style manipulation of power markets, Sen. John Kerry yesterday came courting the Pacific Northwest.

The Democratic presidential nominee seemed intent on expanding his party's political base -- with a stop in normally Republican Medford, Ore. -- and directly countering President Bush's criticism that Democrats have blocked enactment of a national energy plan.

In a telephone interview, Kerry took aim at manipulation of the West Coast's power markets by traders from the now-bankrupt, Houston-based Enron Corp. during 2000-2001.

"What we've seen out of the Bush administration is barely any talk, and no action," Kerry said.

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