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Video: Obama, Perry Face Off Over EPA Climate Rules

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Updated: January 3, 2011 | 6:05 a.m.
January 3, 2011 | 5:50 a.m.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Election Night. (Ben Sklar/Getty Images)

The Environmental Protection Agency rolls out its long-awaited, long-fought new climate change rules, but Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry has thrown down the gauntlet to President Obama. The potential presidential contender is daring the EPA to step in and take over state environmental permitting activities.

Video by Theresa Poulson with photos by Getty Images

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