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Jim Bunning: “In these tough economic times it is irresponsible and reckless to enact legislation that would have such a small effect…”

On the recordOctober 13, 2009
In these tough economic times it is irresponsible and reckless to enact legislation that would have such a small effect on global warming while imposing substantial costs on all American households.
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Jim Bunning

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Bunning argues against cap-and-trade due to its minimal impact on climate change.

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