House Republicans blow off biz leaders who want climate action

Grist by Kate Sheppard | May. 5, 2009 (News Report)

On Tuesday, a group of key Republicans hosted a summit on Capitol Hill to bash the Waxman-Markey bill as an “energy tax” that would cost average Americans $3,100 a year (though that figure has been thoroughly debunked). “This legislation represents, and is tantamount to, an economic declaration of war on the Midwest by liberals in Washington, D.C.,” said Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind.), who spearheaded the event.

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Subjects: Sci/Tech, World, Politics
Topics: Climate Change, Republican Party
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - May 7, 2009 - 1:12 AM PDT
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - May 7, 2009 - 1:12 AM PDT
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 by Dwight Rousu - May. 7, 2009

The report and video suggests science deniers trying to use an old political formula of opposing any taxes. The also seem to want to deny the reality of those businesses moving toward social responsibility who are supporting a carbon tax or cap and trade.

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 by Terry Edeli - May. 7, 2009

Yes.....Folks need to hear how politicians are acting.... Not well written....but nonetheless a necessary look into politics.

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 by Kristina Colyer - May. 7, 2009

It is quality journalism because it shows both sides to an argument.

Climate change is a huge controversial debate and conservatives and liberals need to come to a compromise. We can't impose an "energy tax' that will ... More »

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