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Article: United States : Energy Cos Use Grassroots Astroturf Strategy For Climate Bill.
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- August 17, 2009
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Byline: manish03
As federal lawmakers head home to face voters over the August congressional recess, energy companies are funding faux grassroots citizen groups to help sway the fate of a landmark climate bill. Advocates and opponents alike are funneling cash into groups designed to rally at town halls and to "educate" voters.
For example, next Tuesday, "Americans for Prosperity" will give balloon rides at the White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, as part of its " grassroots" "Hot Air Tour" across nearly a dozen mid-western states.
"Cap-and-Trade means: lost jobs, higher taxes, less freedom," the balloon reads.
"We're ...