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Lugar Shoots Down Utilities-Only Emissions Cap

After pushing for years for an economy-wide cap on carbon emissions, the White House and Senate Democrats appear ready to compromise. Their newest idea is a cap

Jul 31, 20201.9K Shares322.1K Views
After pushing for years for an economy-wide cap on carbon emissions, the White House and Senate Democrats appear ready to compromise. Their newest idea is a cap on just electric utilitiesas part of a broader energy bill. The goal, of course, is to bring moderate Republicans on board, like Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.).
So what does Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) have to say about it?
“No. I said no cap-and-trade,” said Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), speaking to reporters in the Capitol.
And … we move one step closer to a climate-free energy bill.
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