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Sheldon Whitehouse: “This is a story with villains – the greedy fossil fuel companies wrecking the planet and sticking Americans with the…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
This is a story with villains – the greedy fossil fuel companies wrecking the planet and sticking Americans with the bill for the damage. Frustrated voters are hungry to see politicians really fighting for them, and the climate fight presents a real opportunity to show them that we are.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Arguing for a stronger climate message from Democrats.

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