Lawmakers criticize ‘misguided’ Rick Perry proposal to boost coal, nuclear plants

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Lawmakers had their first chance Tuesday to probe energy industry representatives about the potential impact of the Trump administration’s controversial proposal to help coal and nuclear power plants.

Most lawmakers asking questions at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing seemed skeptical of Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s plan, expressing concern that it would undermine an “all of the above” energy landscape by favoring certain power sources over others.

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