US Congress Republicans in Congress appear set to approve a non-binding resolution opposing carbon taxes. The resolution, scheduled for a vote today, would put legislators in opposition to an approach that is touted as combatting climate change, and which has found favor with large oil companies such as Exxon. Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana is the representative driving the resolution, which has the backing of Koch, Inc. Scalise was also behind a 2013 amendment that would require the administration to seek congressional approval before implementing a carbon tax. That amendment was adopted by a vote of 237- 176. The resolution up for consideration on Friday is a stand-alone effort that states in part that “a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses, and is not in the best interest of the United States.” Republican strategist Mike McKenna noted that the resolution is part of a […]