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Janice Schakowsky: “The argument from fossil fuel supporters that we can't afford to invest in green energy is incredibly hypocritical.”

On the recordJune 18, 2012
The argument from fossil fuel supporters that we can't afford to invest in green energy is incredibly hypocritical.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Critiques fossil fuel subsidies while advocating for investment in green energy.

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