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Ed Whitfield: EPA has effectively put a moratorium on construction by requiring that new plants use Carbon Capture technology.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
EPA has effectively put a moratorium on construction by requiring that new plants use Carbon Capture technology.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Claiming EPA regulations hinder the development of new coal power plants.

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We have no further speakers on our side of the aisle except for myself, and I think I have the right to close. I don't know if the gentleman from Illinois has additional speakers or if he would like to go at this time.

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