WASHINGTON — The Obama White House, stepping in where other Democrats have feared to tread, has launched a potentially risky fight with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — attempting to bypass the nation’s most powerful business organization and develop independent ties to corporate America. In recent weeks, President Barack Obama, his Energy secretary and one of his most senior advisers have begun criticizing the Chamber publicly, casting it as a profligate lobbying organization at odds with its members in opposing the administration on issues including consumer protection and climate change. At the same time, the administration has been meeting privately with prominent corporate leaders — more…

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