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On the recordOctober 6, 2015
the American people recognized cap and trade for what it was--a massive, economy-wide energy tax--and Congress wisely listened to them.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Upton argues that the public opposed cap-and-trade due to its economic impact.

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