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March 27, 2019

Sen. Ted Cruz: Green New Deal promises to destroy the American energy industry as we know it

Most Americans are now familiar with the so-called “Green New Deal” and its plan to save the world from the evils of atmospheric carbon by restricting cars, airplanes, and bovine flatulence at astronomic cost to the American people.

March 27, 2019

From 'universal' income to Green New Deal, 15 far-out ideas from the 2020 Democratic field

For a Democratic presidential field shaping up to be the most liberal grouping of candidates in modern American history, it appears no idea is too far-reaching to at least consider.

March 27, 2019

AOC bristles as GOP lawmaker blasts Green New Deal as 'elitist' pet project of rich liberals

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was forced to defend her Green New Deal from accusations of elitism after a Republican colleague in the House trashed the measure as welcomed only by rich liberals in New York and California.

March 26, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez on Mike Lee: ‘If this guy can be Senator, you can do anything’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took aim at Sen. Mike Lee on Tuesday following his earlier criticisms of the Green New Deal.

March 26, 2019

Rand Paul: Democrats have to defend Green New Deal, it shows 'lunacy' of the left

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., ripped the Green New Deal Tuesday calling it “lunacy” from the left and defended the Senate test vote saying the country needs to know how much the potential legislation could cost.

March 26, 2019

Green New Deal fails Senate test vote as dozens of Democrats vote 'present'

The Green New Deal, a sweeping Democratic proposal for dealing with climate change, fell at the first hurdle Tuesday as the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes necessary to begin debate on the non-binding resolution, with 42 Democrats and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting "present."

March 26, 2019

Hickenlooper targets Green New Deal as 'unachievable'

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is emphasizing that he’s the first Democratic presidential candidate to oppose the Green New Deal.

March 26, 2019

Sen. Lamar Alexander: Green New Deal would cost trillions annually – here's a better idea

I believe climate change is real. I believe that human emissions of greenhouse gases are a major cause of climate change.

March 26, 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rips Mitch McConnell for Green New Deal vote: 'He doesn't want to save our planet'

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke out on Tuesday ahead of the Senate vote on her Green New Deal and slammed Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for rushing the bill in what many have called an attempt to divide Democrats.

March 24, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez blasts GOP's upcoming ‘bluff-vote’ on Green New Deal

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., blasted congressional Republicans on Saturday for seeking a “bluff” vote on her proposed Green New Deal -- a move that other Democrats have also derided as a political stunt.