Whitehouse Keeps Climate Change Front and Center

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has been a familiar sight the past few years, standing on the Senate floor beside a “Time To Wake Up” placard and talking to a nearly empty chamber.

It’s set to happen again Monday evening, when the Rhode Island Democrat delivers his 100th weekly floor speech on climate change.

Since April 2012, Whitehouse has devoted a considerable amount of time and energy to the practice. He said the repetition helps him keep his facts straight — so he’s ready to throw down and debate the issue at any moment.

“I’m pre-prepared for climate change debate,” Whitehouse said in an interview with CQ Roll Call.

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