FILE - This June 3, 2011 file photo shows wind turbines on the Columbia Gorge near Goldendale, Wash. Officials said Tuesday that the fate of a tax credit that advocates say is needed

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FILE - This June 3, 2011 file photo shows wind turbines on the Columbia Gorge near Goldendale, Wash. Officials said Tuesday that the fate of a tax credit that advocates say is needed to maintain tens of thousands of wind energy jobs will be decided during high-stakes, last-minute negotiations between President Obama and House Republicans over fiscal issues. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) less