GOP Derides Democrats’ Climate Plans As Reliant On ‘California Model’

A key House Republican is charging that Democrats’ recent policy proposals from the House select climate committee are reliant on a “California model” that would boost energy costs, with GOP lawmakers touting nuclear energy and natural gas exports as alternatives. The dynamic surfaced at a July 28 panel hearing that showcased a continuing gap between parties on climate policy, despite some expressions of intent to find some areas of bipartisan agreement after Democratic staff on the committee released their wide-ranging...