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Howard Lutnick: “Reopening a coal fired plant will employ lots of coal…”

Featuring: Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce | National

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Howard Lutnick Giggles In Response To Job Loss Questions During House Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 05:17

But in my district there's going to be $100 million because you're forcing the administration, is forcing the power plant to keep open or to reestablish that plant, a coal powered plant. Just help me understand the differences. Reopening a coal fired plant will employ lots of coal miners. which why is. Right, why is natural gas good for Ohio and southern Pennsylvania? But why do my ratepayers because of an executive order, have to pay $100 million? (05:17–05:22)

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