Push to Reduce Greenhouse Gases Would Put a Price on Emitting Pollution

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March 13, 2009

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The Washington Post

President Obama's endorsement of climate legislation to clamp down on greenhouse gases has set off a lobbying rush in Congress and made the air thick with rival proposals.

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Phil Sharp

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Fellow, Columbia University; former President, RFF

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