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On the recordJuly 8, 2015
At the same time, it's going to increase the cost of electricity. That's going to hurt the lowest-income Americans the most.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith criticizes the Clean Power Plan for its economic impact on low-income Americans.

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