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On the recordDecember 7, 2009
Some in this body have discussed various proposals to regulate the output of carbon dioxide through a cap and trade approach. Others have advocated a carbon tax.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming

Editor's note · Context

Barrasso highlights differing approaches to regulating carbon dioxide emissions.

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