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Former US Congressperson in the 47th district of California

Does Alan Lowenthal Support Crypto?

Democrat · 3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023

2 statements

Latest · 2022-04-26Post on X from @RepLowenthalVery Anti-Crypto
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Very Anti-Crypto
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Based on previous comments, Alan Lowenthal has indicated they are very anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Alan Lowenthal has made about crypto.

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2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
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Rep. Alan Lowenthal
@RepLowenthal
…and are having an outsized contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA must investigate & address any harms from these cryptocurrency "mining" facilities. Congress must ensure communities are not left with the toxic burdens associated with this technology. 2/2
2022-04-26T21:37:31.000Z
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2022-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
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Rep. Alan Lowenthal
@RepLowenthal
I recently joined w/22 colleagues in seeking info from U.S. EPA Administrator Regan regarding the environmental impacts of cryptocurrency mining operations. In our letter, we point to reports suggesting cryptocurrency facilities nationwide are polluting communities…1/2
2022-04-26T21:37:31.000Z
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  • Former US Congressperson in the 47th district of California
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former US Congressperson in the 47th district of California
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021
  • Former Member of the California State Senate from the 27th district
    6 December, 2004 - 30 November, 2012
  • Former Member of the California State Assembly from the 54th district
    7 December, 1998 - 6 December, 2004

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