Jim Inhofe: “There have been several companies, organizations, unions, and environmental groups that have come out against this bill…”

“There have been several companies, organizations, unions, and environmental groups that have come out against this bill by sending letters urging Senators to vote no on the legislation. The American Farm Bureau Federation urges you to oppose the substitute. Agriculture can play a significant role in addressing climate change by reducing and sequestering carbon through tillage practices, manure and soil management, and other practices. These practices can also help to offset the emissions reductions imposed by cap and trade legislation, thereby reducing the costs of the bill to regulated industries and to consumers. The Boxer amendment fails to recognize these benefits that agriculture can provide.”