Kansas lawmakers slam cap-and-trade

"There is no more devastating piece of legislation for rural America, for the Midwest, for agriculture, for farmers and for small business than this piece of legislation at a time like this economy--bar none,'' said Rep. Jerry Moran

Thousands Protest in Washington Against Government Spending - Bloomberg.com

Demonstrators, wrapped in American flags, holding banners and wearing shirts condemning Democratic President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, expressed disapproval of plans to overhaul the U.S. health-care system, to place a cap on carbon emissions and the bailout of companies. The protesters filled Pennsylvania Ave. near the White House and marched toward the U.S. Capitol.
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Others protested a so-called cap-and-trade plan that provides for trading of carbon emission rights to help limit greenhouse gases.

“This would cost money and create more taxes,” said Sabrina Barr, 38, a real estate broker with four children. “Anything that costs us money costs us jobs.”

Farmer turns to the sun to run Indiana operation

"The system will cover at least 50 percent of electrical usage costs..."...The Loveall system cost nearly $104,000. [How much will maintenance and repair cost?]