Republicans and some coal-state Democrats are trying to stop EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions, saying it will hurt jobs. But several economists point to evidence from past history and other nations which suggests that the exact opposite is the case.

Mark Clayton reports for the Christian Science Monitor March 2, 2011. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Republicans Launch Bill To Axe EPA Carbon Rules" (Reuters)
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"Some House GOP Freshmen, Faced With a Choice, Prefer Spending Cuts Over Suspending EPA Climate Rules" (ClimateWire) [4]

"Conflicts Over Climate Issues Derail Senate EPA Budget Hearings" (ClimateWire) [5]

"Inhofe and Upton: Just Say No to the E.P.A." (Green/NYT) [6]