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Fred Upton: “We are not just talking about a few people's livelihoods. We are talking about entire communities who could be harmed by…”

On the recordApril 19, 2021
We are not just talking about a few people's livelihoods. We are talking about entire communities who could be harmed by a 'transition' to lower paying jobs.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Upton emphasizes the broader community impact of energy policy changes.

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