

News bites: Europe follows US on oil payments disclosure
Reuters reports that European lawmakers, following U.S. officials, voted for plans to require new oil industry disclosure of payments to foreign governments.
McClatchy Newspapers reports that President Obama and Mitt Romney are battling for the pro-coal mantle.
McClatchy also explores the role of climate change in the White House race.
Bloomberg looks at sliding oil prices.
The Wall Street Journal reports on inquiries into why oil prices plunged more than $3 in less than one minute in trading Monday.








