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On the recordSeptember 18, 2011
I am consistently concerned because when I look at senior citizens on fixed incomes, young families trying to provide for their families right now, and the energy costs, do you think it would be fair to say, when we are talking about some increased energy costs, that we are really seeing taxation via regulation?
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Scott Tipton
Republican · Colorado

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Tipton expresses concern about rising energy costs affecting families and seniors.

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