President Bush signed Energy Bill H. R. 6 today, one day after the House voted for the bill 314-100. Associated Press writer, H. JOSEF HEBERT, reported: "The legislation increases the federal standard automakers must meet to an industry wide 35 mpg for passengers cars, SUVs and small trucks. The standard for cars today is 27.5 [...]
Dec
19
Bush Signs Energy Bill
Dec
12
US Government Takes a Step Toward Renewable Energy
Here’s a recap of the major issues covered by the Energy Bill H. R. 6 Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act December 06, 2007 – The House agreed to the Senate amendments with amendments, made in order by the rule and printed in H. Rept. 110-474, to H.R. 6, to move the United States [...]
Dec
10
Take Action Against the Enron Loophole
Have you heard of the Enron Loophole (see end of post)? Up to now I hadn’t. I’ve been introduced to it by a good friend of mine, Harry Van Twistern, and the next morning I heard an ad on the radio. It seems that oil futures have fallen under manipulation using the guise of deregulation. [...]
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7
House Approves Big Energy Bill
I’m not sure how big the energy bill is except that it is a step in the right direction. Reversing tax breaks for Big Oil is a plus. I’ve pulled some quotes and made comments: "We will send our energy dollars to the Midwest, not the Middle East," countered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, referring to [...]
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