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On the recordOctober 13, 2009
In these tough economic times it is irresponsible and reckless to enact legislation that would have such a small effect on global warming while imposing substantial costs on all American households.
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Jim Bunning
Republican · Kentucky

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Bunning argues against cap-and-trade due to its minimal impact on climate change.

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Then why do you submit your reports to the SEC so they can redact anything, to prevent the public and our Committee from knowing exactly what you said in the report?

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Your job is to protect the investor.

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