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U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Chairman of @SenateBudget .

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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Dear U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Sometimes the best thing to do about pollutants is “to create new opportunities for litigation,” because otherwise polluters will do nothing, because groups like you protect polluters in Congress from remedial legislation.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Long article, but the punchline remains that climate upheaval is making so much real estate uninsurable and hence unmortgageable that the economic correction presents a "systemic risk" to our financial system. Florida and Louisiana are the leading edge.
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@SenatorCarper
Senator Tom Carper
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A celebration isn't complete without music, and Earth day is no exception. I hope you enjoy this playlist, put together with the help of my @EPWCmte colleagues, which we feel embodies what it means to appreciate our one and only planet! 🌎📆🎵 🔗
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Every day, the beauty of the Ocean State underscores the importance of protecting this planet we call home. We have a shared responsibility to leave this place better than we found it — because there is no Planet B. Happy #EarthDay .
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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A changing climate is shaking the foundations of the world’s biggest asset class, potentially doing $25 trillion worth of damage to the housing market.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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There are innumerable reports about the economic threats that America and the world face as a result of climate change. Estimates are in the trillions. Yes, that’s trillion with a T.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Neither parties to a case nor outside billionaire special interests should be able to secretly engage in judicial lobbying by funding and coordinating flotillas of amicus briefs.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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I’m delighted that the  @WhiteHouse has announced a Climate and Trade Task Force. I look forward to working with their executive branch process to craft a positive and meaningful response to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to which the EU and the UK have pledged themselves.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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I am very happy about Secretary Yellen’s strong support, and that the House is planning to vote on my bipartisan REPO bill to seize those assets.
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@SenAmyKlobuchar
Senator Amy Klobuchar
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Whether it’s the Arizona Supreme Court decision, Florida’s abortion ban, or Alabama's IVF ruling, we must push back on every attempt to undermine a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. I won’t stop fighting until we restore the protections of Roe v. Wade.
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@JECDems
Joint Economic Committee Democrats
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“Climate action is too expensive” Wildfires cost taxpayers up to $893,000,000,000 annually. It’s inaction that we can’t afford.
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@actonclimateUS
Climate Action Campaign
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We couldn't agree more, @SenWhitehouse ! With #EarthDay in just a few days, it's a great time for both celebration and a recommitment to our efforts - that's why this year, we're calling for #ClimateSolutionsNow to keep up the fight to tackle climate change! 👏🌎🎉
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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Nothing to see here, folks. Keep taking that fossil fuel money.
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