Word: carterized
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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KENNEDY HAS LED opposition to oil price decontrol. When Carter decided on decontrol, Kennedy criticized him for failing to make his decision conditional on a strong profits tax. Recently, he has said that Carter should veto a weak tax and reimpose controls. He has taken these positions on the grounds that decontrol is not needed to spur new exploration, and that there are more equitable and efficient ways to encourage conservation...
...Carter and Kennedy also have different attitudes toward the alternatives to our long-standing dependence of fossil fuels. On nuclear power, Carter has yet to forsake his support of the "peaceful atom." He has not even taken the moderate step of calling for a moratorium on new plant construction until more is known about its hazards. Kennedy has come out for a moratorium...
...Carter has thrown in his lot with the alternative annointed by the oil industry, pushing his $88 billion crash plan for synthetic fuels. Kennedy has opposed Carter's plan, saying that the country should not make the nuclear power mistake again--investing massively in an energy source before knowing its costs. Already, doubts about the environmental and economic soundness of synthetic fuels are cropping...
...things Carter and Kennedy agree on is the need for extensive government subsidies and incentives for development of conservatism and solar power...
...Carter has found that the oil companies are not easily beaten in Washington, and he has compromised himself and his party in the process. "When the trumpet sounds an uncertain note, you don't know whom to follow," said Rep. Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.). Kennedy holds forth the promise of a more consistent, courageous and worthy leadership on energy issues...