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U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Darrell Issa (CA-49), Ranking Member
Comprehensive Staff Analysis of the Economic Impact of theWaxman/Markey Cap-and-Trade Legislation
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House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformRanking Member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA)
Comprehensive Staff Analysis of the Economic Impact of theWaxman/Markey Cap-and-Trade Legislation
Table of Contents
FindingsI. IntroductionII. Cap-and-Trade: The BasicsOverviewEU’s ExperienceClimate Proposals in the 110
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CongressA Preview of Waxman-MarkeyIII. Cap-and-Trade is Just Another Name for Carbon TaxCap-and-trade is regressive and Burdens Middle AmericaRegressive Nature of the Carbon TaxCap and Trade Burdens Middle AmericaIV. Economic Impact of Cap-and-TradeEconomic Impact, Measured in Direct Cost to the EconomyEconomic Impact, Measured in Lost GDP PotentialEconomic Impact, Measured in Indirect Energy CostCap-and-Trade Will Devastate American ManufacturersMisguided Policies Could Cost U.S. Jobs and Increase EmissionsCO
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Emissions Might Increase as a Result of Cap-and-TradeWill China Follow?V. Transitioning to a Low Carbon EconomyThe Role of CoalThe Role of Natural GasThe Transition to Renewable Energy – A Rocky RoadAffordabilityReliabilityIntegration into the National GridReality of RenewablesOther Challenges
IIIThe Better Path Forward: Nuclear EnergyNuclear Energy is the Key to Achieving a Low Carbon EconomyHealthier for the EnvironmentVI. The Problem of NIMBYNIMBY, Halting Progress on NuclearNIMBY, Stifling WindNIMBY, Obstructing SolarVII. The Green Jobs MythLack of TransparencyTroubling Preference for InefficiencyGreen Jobs Pay Less Than Traditional Jobs in the Energy SectorVIII. Conclusion
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