House Democrats push to repeal fossil fuel tax provisions

More than 50 House Democrats are pressing their leaders to repeal various tax breaks that favor the fossil fuel industry in the party’s emerging budget “reconciliation” legislation, arguing the policies do not encourage job growth in the sector and instead undercut efforts to address “climate justice.” “Fossil fuel subsidies should be repealed because, instead of enhancing American energy independence or creating jobs, they simply enhance the profits of fossil fuel companies,” says an Aug. 30 letter signed by 54 House...