In coal states, Democrats seek distance from emissions plan

Name: In coal states, Democrats seek distance from emissions plan
Uploaded: 2014-06-04T00:37:35Z
Duration: P457S
Description: A new proposal by the EPA to cut carbon emissions may not take full effect for several years, but the political effects kicked in immediately. In states like West Virginia and Kentucky, where nearly all of the electricity is generated by coal, Democrats were quick to denounce the plan. Susan Page of USA Today and Reid Wilson of The Washington Post join Gwen Ifill to examine the backlash.

Clip: 06/03/2014 | 7m 37s

A new proposal by the EPA to cut carbon emissions may not take full effect for several years, but the political effects kicked in immediately. In states like West Virginia and Kentucky, where nearly all of the electricity is generated by coal, Democrats were quick to denounce the plan. Susan Page of USA Today and Reid Wilson of The Washington Post join Gwen Ifill to examine the backlash.

Aired: 06/03/14

Rating: NR

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