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On the recordMay 11, 2009
Essentially, it really seems that you are telling Congress that, unless we pass legislation that will increase the cost of energy, including on low-income families and businesses and schools, then you will be forced, as an agency, to regulate CO2 and unilaterally increase the cost of energy on those same low-income families and businesses and schools.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter expresses concern about the economic impact of EPA regulations on energy costs.

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