John Hart and ACC’s Danielle Butcher write in The Hill that Biden and AOC’s reckless spending plans are a threat to the planet.
- The spending plans of the far left will increase our federal deficit and hurt innovation, thereby hindering our ability to address climate change.
- Our current federal budget could substantially reduce the risks of climate while leaving enough money for tax cuts and entitlement reform.
- We can dramatically increase funding for research and development, fund critical infrastructure and reduce the risks of climate change by reprioritizing existing federal dollars.
“As conservatives who believe climate change is a real problem that needs to be addressed, we also believe that the Biden administration’s spending agenda will make the problem worse, not better. It’s time to recycle government waste, not create more. Washington’s out-of-control spending, reckless borrowing and refusal to set priorities are some of the biggest threats that innovation and meaningful climate action face.”
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