All our states are hit by the slew of proposed epa rules aimed squarely at the fossil fuel industry and folks that work in that industry. I would like to highlight a letter from the governor of wyoming to the epa administrator on april 28th i ask that letter be entered into the record, madam chairman. In this letter the governor highlights a study by the center for Energy Economics and Public Policy at university of wyoming entitled impact of the coal economy on wyoming published february of this year. I would ask that this study be entered into the record. Without objection. Thank you. The governor states about the study that it determined the single largest threat to wyomings coal industry is epas clean power rule. In fact, the study says that 111 d climate regulation has potential to drastically reduce wyoming coal production. Coal output under favorable circumstances decreases by 32 of the 2012 production by the year 2025. Study goes on to say even the best case of impact modeling
Been given one year, thats a very real problem. But there are real costs being expended by the states and also i believe this administration is not interested whether the rule is finalized so long as the marketplace moves away from them. If coal fired power plants have to be retired quicker than baseline, then theyre going to accomplish the goal, even if this regulation never is upheld in courts. Thank you i want to follow up on this. Ill wait until the second round. Senator markey. Thank you madam chair. I ask that two articles by jed ee freedman and Richard Lazarus be included they provide thorough analysis of that clean power rule. So ordered. Pope frances is about to issue on Climate Change. They named the jesuit who taught chemistry as the pope. Pope frances believes science is the answer to our prayers, we have to look at modest ways to look at this to reduce the danger that growing Greenhouse Gases will impose to gods creation of the planet. I think it is important for us to fin
[applause] Mike Huckabee i will be funded and fueled not by the billionaires, but by working people across america, that will find out that 15 and 20 a month contributions can take us from hope to higher ground. [applause] Mike Huckabee rest assured, if you want to get a million dollars, please do it. [laughter] but i know most of you cant. Im just going to ask you to give something. In the name of your children and grandchildren. I walked away from i own income to do this, so i am not asking for some sacrifice i am unwilling to make. I dont have a Global Foundation or a taxpayerfunded paycheck to live off of. I dont come from a family dynasty, but a working family. I grew up bluecollar, not blue blood. I ask you to join with me today not just so i can be president but so we can preserve this Great Republic and some so that your children and grandchildren can still go from hope to higher ground. [applause] Mike Huckabee i still remember when my dad took me to the dedication of the newl
On the keystone pipeline. She could be vulnerable on the left. Keystone is not the Biggest Issue out there regarding climate change. You get the president with his epa regulations on a Greenhouse Gases as part of his legacy and his policy on the environment. Host in terms of top issues, does that make it into the top tier . Guest i think its more pocket bush pocket book issues. The republican primary, im not sure its the Biggest Issue. It could be very big in the general. Guest host i dont know very many people who are stressed out about climate change. David is up next in ohio. Good morning. Caller good morning to everyone. I want to comment on lindas remark that Bernie Sanders would bring a debate for the soul of the Democratic Party. Who of the republicans is likely to find that soul of the Republican Party . Either one if you would respond. Guest what is so great about this huge republican field is youve got some diversity of views and you have a debate for the soul. Youve got the
Health problems and live coverage of that on cspan3 at 10 00 a. M. This morning. We will be here with the 2016 president ial contenders and the expanding field. Democrats, 2027488000. Republicans, 2027488001. And independents, 2027488002. With Mike Huckabee becoming the sixth republican, a fourth line for evangelical voters 2027488003. Join the conversation on twitter, cspanwj or facebook. Or you can send us an email. Usa today saying that with my car could be with Mike Huckabee in the race, they are vying for the christian vote. Huckabee launches his bid for the white house, 59 years old he won the iowa caucus in 2008 when he ran the first time. They say he will spend today and thursday in iowa and then head to South Carolina where evangelical voters are more prevalent than in new hampshire. That is usa today. the wall street Journal Editorial Board article of his bid. They say his campaign economic populace is making a comeback on the right and not always in a good way. Mike huckabee