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An original Reuters report by Valerie Volcovici (additional reporting by Rory Carroll) that said 'imposing a $20 per metric ton carbon tax in the U.S. could reduce that country's budget deficit by 50 percent over the next 10 years. Though the report is based on a report by the Congressional Research Service, the likelihood of Congress passing such a measure would be bleak given the opposition of many lawmakers to any type of tax increase in the U.S. This is an important piece of journalism because it shows both the Pros and Cons of cutting U.S. budget deficit.
Imposing a $20 per metric ton carbon tax in the U.S. could reduce the country’s budget deficit by 50 percent over the next 10 years, a report by the Congressional ... More »
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