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On the recordAugust 5, 2009
a cap-and-trade system is prone to market manipulation and speculation without any guarantee of meaningful greenhouse gas emission reductions. A cap-and-trade has been operating in Europe for 3 years and is largely a failure.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio criticizes cap-and-trade for its potential market issues and lack of effectiveness.

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