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On the recordAugust 4, 2026
We must use every tool at our disposal to tackle the climate crisis; that includes removing harmful legacy emissions from our atmosphere.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Discussing the Carbon Dioxide Leadership Act

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