Matt Cartwright: “It doesn't save our government money. In fact, it costs our…”

“It was going into the pockets of the oil companies. And you know what else it doesn't do? It doesn't save our government money. In fact, it costs our government money, $400 million extra. This will add to the annual deficit. If we pass this bill, this Polluters over people bill, the question is, well, what does it do?” (01:09–01:18)

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