Rep. Jordan urges against cap and trade plan | mansfieldnewsjournal.com | Mansfield News Journal

MANSFIELD -- U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan didn't mince words Friday during a speech to area manufacturers at PR Machine Works Inc.

"This cap and trade is a terrible idea," the Urbana Republican said. "To try to do this anytime is a bad idea, but to do it during a recession is even crazier. It will wind up being the largest tax increase in history for every single American, because every good and service is going to cost more. Your energy is going to cost more and just as important, it's going to cost jobs."

U.N. leader helpfully provides 30-year weather forecast

Ban, who accepted questions from students, challenged them to tackle important issues like global warming in their roles as leaders of the future.

"In 30 years you will see the impact of global warming," he said. "This is your world and your future. I hope you will take this issue very seriously."