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Area lawmakers’ views on climate-change bill

A look at how some North Texas U.S. House members voted on the historic climate-change bill:

Joe Barton, R-Arlington: Against. This bill “will be the largest tax and job killer ever.”

Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville: Against. “We cannot afford to risk our economic future on unproven science and a reliance on nonexistent technology.”

Chet Edwards, D-Waco: Against. “I’m concerned it could increase gasoline and utility costs for families, farmers and businesses during tough economic times.”

Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth: Against. If impacted companies “can’t operate within their emissions limit, they [will] have to pay the government or other parties to get a higher limit.”

Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas: For. “I believe we have a responsibility to our young people, and this legislation will preserve our planet for them by reducing the pollution that causes global warming.”

Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell: Against. “This legislation has nothing to do with becoming energy independent. It has everything to do with an agenda by some to have government control every aspect of its citizens’ lives.”