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On the recordSeptember 14, 2009
At a time when our country is struggling to come out of our longest and deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, enacting a regressive energy tax is reckless and irresponsible.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski warns against new energy taxes during economic hardship.

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