GOP Conference Chairman Mike Pence is defending Republican use of a widely disputed cost estimate on a Democratic global warming proposal, even after an outcry from media, environmentalists, and climate change experts. Full Story »
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While others debated how much the new climate bill could cost taxpayers annually, Politico went back to the source and asked. Simple and well reported.
The author doesn't even attempt to follow up with John Reilly, who the article claims "slammed the use of their estimates". In fact, Mr. Reilly later confirmed those very estimates: http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/016/412cwueq.asp
The RNC estimate is over 50% higher than the ultra conservative Heritage foundation, a group that has historically overstated costs on programs it ... More »
Author presents claims from all sides but does no research to validate claims. The headline (not necessarily Ms. Lerer's fault) doesn't indicate that the number the GOP is using is disputed by author of the study which is the most salient point in the entire article.
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