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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
In my opinion, the caps are completely severed from what technology is able to deliver in terms of reduced emissions.
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Thomas Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper expresses concern over the disconnect between emissions caps and technological capabilities.

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