Republican_Senator

Official Twitter account for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. Follow me for news and updates on what's happening in the Senate and across Alaska.

[Republican_Senator @SenatorRepubli1]

@DemocratSenator I hear you. But the benefits we might see from the tax are too far in the future while the problems it causes will hurt the economy and people today. Some economists think that a carbon tax could lead to job losses, struggling families, and more businesses going bankrupt.

[Republican_Senator @SenatorRepubli1]

I just read an article about a federal carbon tax. My opinion? It’s a bad idea. It will hurt the American economy, especially people and businesses that are already struggling to get by. More taxes will cause businesses to suffer, which will trickle down to consumers.

[Republican_Senator @SenatorRepubli1]

@DemocratSenator I respect where you are coming from, but environmental and social costs are hypothetical. Higher taxes, on the other hand, cost people real money. A carbon tax will mean that energy prices will rise, and that will make things more difficult for businesses and families.