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On the recordMay 24, 2021
I think we have a very good chance of getting a carbon fee on emissions so that pollution is no longer subsidized by these oil and gas companies.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden discusses the potential for carbon pricing legislation.

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