Tsongas on Energy Taxes

Living on Earth

Steve talks with former US Senator Paul Tsongas about proposals in Washington for new broad-based energy taxes. Phased-in hikes in the gasoline tax were part of Tsongas’ economic and environmental platform during his unsuccessful run for the White House last year.

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