Tom Barrett: “Energy is one of the leading costs that Americans are…”

“What role should Congress play in stabilizing energy costs while transitioning to long term energy security? Well, energy is, you know, I would say, next in line after housing and health care. Energy is one of the leading costs that Americans are facing. and I think it is. A lot of it has to do with the regulatory environment of how we produce energy.” (16:11–16:15)

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