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“Stacks of job-killing Executive Orders and regulations from the Obama era need to be repealed or rolled back. At the top of the stack is the Clean Power Plan, which has put tens of thousands of American coal miners out of work.” quote by Stephen Moore
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“Stacks of job-killing Executive Orders and regulations from the Obama era need to be repealed or rolled back. At the top of the stack is the Clean Power Plan, which has put tens of thousands of American coal miners out of work.”

Stephen Moore

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Policy Remarks, 2017, United States Senate

The quote argues that many Obama‑era regulations, especially the Clean Power Plan, have caused massive job losses in coal mining and should be removed.

In simple terms: Regulations are blamed for killing coal jobs and should be undone.

Key Takeaway

Advocate deregulation to protect jobs.

Themes

policy economics energy labor regulation

Mood

concerned critical political

Type

political policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • Congressional hearings
  • energy policy debates
  • labor union meetings
  • state legislative sessions
  • public protests

Key Concepts

Market freedom government overreach energy transition

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are job losses solely due to regulation?
  • What are the trade‑offs between energy jobs and climate health?
A Different Perspective

The claim may overlook environmental benefits and long‑term climate goals.

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