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Henry Waxman: “I have talked to Mr. Barton, and as I understand it, there is a lot of scientific research that has been peer reviewed…”

On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
I have talked to Mr. Barton, and as I understand it, there is a lot of scientific research that has been peer reviewed on the question of the impact of carbon emissions, global warming, climate change, and yet Mr. Barton doesn't believe in the science.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

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Waxman criticizes Barton for rejecting scientific consensus on climate change.

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