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On the recordAugust 4, 2015
Despite the overwhelming science showing that climate change poses a real threat to our communities, the majority in the Senate continues to oppose doing anything meaningful to stop climate change or to reduce our carbon emissions.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand criticizes Senate inaction on climate change despite scientific evidence.

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