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Orchars Clean air and energy independence are essential to the health and economic security of Washington families. As Congress moves towards passage of climate change legislation, any additional energy costs must be offset for low and moderate income Americans.

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How to Lower Costs of Climate Change Policies for Consumers: May 19, 2009 - The Budget and Policy Center is releasing a new policy brief today on a federal climate rebate proposal.

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