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American Council for Capital Formation Chief Economist Dr. Margo Thorning addresses the economic perils associated with the federal Lieberman-Warner emissions bill.  Dr. Thorning estimates that if the bill takes effect Ohio will lose 44,000 to 67,000 jobs by 2020 and 100,000 to 143,000 jobs by 2030.  In addition, Dr. Thorning warns Ohioans’ electricity costs will increase by 30% to 38% by 2020 and 126% to 177% by 2030.

Tags: Buckeye Voices, Economic Freedom

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