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Peter Orszag, the geeky (I mean that in a good way) and straightforward director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), laid it on the line for the American people at a Ways and Means Committee hearing last year. He said, “Decreasing emissions would … impose costs on the economy — much of ...
Obama faces teachers' unions on pay
politico.com — He will propose a merit pay plan today, an idea that once earned NEA boos... (more) Obama faces teachers' unions on pay
Re: Making Veterans Pay
mudvillegazette.com — John of Argghhh on the Shinseki comments re: veterans paying for health care. (I yield to his... experience and expertise.) (more) Re: Making Veterans Pay
Rahmbo Says "Energy Costs Are Too Low" Which Explains Why Obama Plans to Raise Energy Costs $700 Per Family
Rahmbo Says "Energy Costs Are Too Low" Which Explains Why Obama Plans to Raise Energy Costs $700 ...
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com — Rahm Emanuel said this week that energy costs are too low. The Washington Times reported: Mr. Emanuel... said energy costs are too low anyway . U.S. car companies have relied too long on gas-guzzling autos and failed to invest in alternative energy ... (more) Rahmbo Says "Energy Costs Are Too Low" Which Explains ...
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Michele Bachmann: Carbon Tax Hits All Americans
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... the Office of Management and Budget, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on a similar proposal. Speaking about a cap-and-trade proposal to cut carbon emissions by 15%, he said it would cost the average household about $1,300 a year through higher energy costs. He also noted that working class families would be hardest hit. President Obama’s current proposal aims to cut carbon emissions by more than 3 times that of last year’s proposal – 83%. John Feehery, writing in The Hill's Pundits Blog last week, noted that using Director Orszag’s analysis, this would mean ...

Carbon Tax Hits All Americans (Rep. Michele Bachmann)
Congress Blog — ... Office of Management and Budget, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on a similar proposal.  Speaking about a cap-and-trade proposal to cut carbon emissions by 15%, he said it would cost the average household about $1,300 a year through higher energy costs.  He also noted that working class families would be hardest hit. President Obama’s current proposal aims to cut carbon emissions by more than 3 times that of last year’s proposal – 83%.  John Feehery, writing in The Hill’s Pundits Blog last week, noted that using Director Orszag’s analysis, this would mean ...

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