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Greatest Hits of the GOP Case Against Waxman-Markey « The Washington Independent

Jul 31, 202040.2K Shares1.3M Views
The Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill has gained momentum since its passage out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 21. The bill, which carries tax implications, is expected to pick up its needed stamp of approval from the Ways and Means Committee by June 19, sayscommittee chair Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.). Meanwhile, Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) appears to have droppedhis potentially deal-breaking opposition to the bill.
But fear not, climate change deniers and oil company executives! House Republicans have just unleashed their secret weapon, sure to defeat the dangerous legislation. It comes in the form of a scintillating best-of video, capturing Republicans’ most powerful tirades against Waxman-Markey. And just in case the arguments themselves don’t bowl you over, the heroic soundtrack will.
Here it is, courtesy of Grist:
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