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Alan Keyes on Environment

Republican challenger for IL Senate; previously Candidate for President

Supports marketable pollution credits; against regulations

Waive environmental review requirements for grazing permits
Increase the fees charged to mining companies using federal lands
Require states to fully compensate citizens when environmental regulations limit uses of privately-owned land
Promote the selling of pollution credits between nations to encourage industries to decrease pollution levels
Reduce current federal regulations on the environment.

Source: Vote-Smart.org 2000 NPAT Jan 13, 2000

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