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John Thune: “I think when--the cap and trade programs that have been discussed, and when government starts picking winners and losers…”

On the recordJune 17, 2009
I think when--the cap and trade programs that have been discussed, and when government starts picking winners and losers and allocating credits, I think it's dangerous.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Thune expresses concern about cap and trade programs and government intervention in carbon management.

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