Congressional Research Service R46947
U.S. Climate Change Policy
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- Oct 28, 2021
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- Sep 9, 2026, 8:22 am UTC
Authors: Kezee Procita, Corrie E. Clark, Jonathan L. Ramseur, Rena S. Miller
Source topics: Climate Change
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