Pound foolish

Posted 1/29/25

 

President Trump wants to find ways to reduce government spending. One program he is targeting is the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA). While he may gain some revenue, he will also be …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

E-mail
Password
Log in

Pound foolish

Posted

 

President Trump wants to find ways to reduce government spending. One program he is targeting is the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA). While he may gain some revenue, he will also be eliminating the many benefits of the IRA.

IRA brings cleaner air and lower health costs. IRA creates jobs in the renewables industry. IRA funds make our forests healthier and more resilient, reducing wildfire dangers. IRA’s Methane Fee program would actually generate revenue for the government! While parts of IRA may need to be improved, the goal of IRA for cleaner air should stay on track. The real cost of eliminating IRA is just too great.

Kristi Weir

Bellevue