"The scheme to radically change the sources and the cost of American energy, through a system known as 'cap and trade' may be well intentioned, but it will cost us dearly in jobs and income, and it stands no chance of achieving its objective of a cooler earth,".
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He then tried to assuage fears by promising to cap the cost of an identity card.
"The government is aware of concerns of the high cost credit market and suggestions there should be a cap on the high cost credit products, " she said.