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Senate Climate Hearing, Day One: General Background, Agricultural Concerns

DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported yesterday (link requires subscription) that, “Climate legislation could be in for a partisan battle on par with health-care reform.

“In opening statements before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Tuesday, Democrats stressed the urgency of reducing carbon emissions, [while] Republicans countered that a cap-and-trade bill will cause energy prices to soar and cost American jobs.

“The tit-for-tat between senators is expected to continue in hearings through Thursday as each side is armed with studies, statistics and reports backing their arguments regarding what could happen under government efforts to control greenhouse gas emissions.”

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Posted by Keith Good • October, 28, 2009 • 4:46 am