On the recordJune 10, 2009
The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can contribute to reducing our carbon emissions.
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congress.govBrad Ellsworth: “The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can…”
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Ellsworth criticizes the lack of provisions for agriculture in the Waxman-Markey bill.
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