H.R.2998 - American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: National Climate Service Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Popular: American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Official: To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. as introduced.

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06/27/09
American Clean Energy and Security Act | Green Collar Technologies

In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 2998 , modified by an amendment printed in part A of this ...

06/27/09
BLOG.THEMEMPHISTEAPARTY.COM: So You Want "Green Jobs"

I got one of those early morning sick feelings after reading that the House passed HR 2998, the ''American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009''. This 1201 page clunker not only wasn't read by those voting on the bill – I couldn&

06/27/09
John Boehner's Failed Gambit | United Liberty | Free Market ...

They unilaterally adopted an alternate version of H.R. 2454 in the form of H.R. 2998 with an additional amendment submitted by Waxman. They also rejected all alternate versions and amendments proposed by the Republicans except that of ...

06/27/09
H.R. 2998 Not the Answer to a Secure Energy Future, Says NAHB ...

The House of Representatives on June 26 passed H.R. 2998, sweeping legislation that requires new homes to be built 30 percent more energy efficiently than mandated in the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code. ...

06/26/09
Hr 2998 (Us Senators)

Hr 2998 Cap&Trade Bill being considered today w/final amendments HR 2998 http://bit.ly/tM0wM Google say: this (2998) Planet Iranians one US Clean Posted on to 2007 bill at pipeline. OpenCongress amendment Representatives page the Paul ...

06/26/09
Instapundit » Blog Archive » TRANSPARENCY: The stink surrounding ...

The Rules Committee, last night, released a committee report that includes a 300-page amendment to H.R. 2998. This 300-page amendment, the Waxman amendment (#121), is considered as adopted upon an affirmative vote for H.R. 2998, ...

Source: Instapundit
06/26/09
hr 2454 vote

Sign Here and Don’t Bother Reading this Contract (I Haven’t)Off topic, and not for or against HR 2998 , the former HR 2454 . But trust me anyway. If you were a buyer or seller, would you hire me if I didn’t bother reading the offers, ...

Source: Trend chase
06/26/09
300 Pages Out of Thin Air — Sunlight Foundation Blog

This means that H.R. 2998, which will be considered as an amendment in the form of a substitute, will include an additional 300 pages approved by the Rules Committee that will not be voted on. Let me see if I can run this down quickly ...

06/26/09
A Score of Amendments Incorporated into Final Version of Waxman-Markey

Henry Waxman (D-CA), introduced an amendment in the form of a substitute (HR 2998), which incorporates a score of amendments to the legislation. The schedule today includes five votes on the passage of this historic bill, ...

Source: Hill Heat
06/26/09
State and National Politics: ACCCE Statement in Regards to the ...

Accordingly, over the past several months, ACCCE has offered constructive proposals to members of the House of Representatives concerning how H.R. 2998 should be changed. The House did make important improvements to H.R. 2998. ...

06/26/09
Bo For Congress » Cap-and-Trade (War-On-the-Poor) Vote Hurried for ...

The 300 “mystery pages” added to H.R.2454 have been retitled H.R. 2998. Several Democrat house members expressed dissatisfaction but accepted a promise from Rep. Waxman that clarifications and changes could be made to the Act after its ...

06/26/09
Failed Climate Policy: ACESA needs an overhaul, or to be scrapped ...

Today, June 26th, House Representatives are expected to vote on ACESA, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES Act), H.R. 2998 (formerly H.R. 2454). Background: ACESA is a comprehensive national climate and energy ...

06/26/09
Twitter Updates for 2009-06-26 | Home Business Research Home ...

... Area lodgings attract Long Island's staycationers http://bit.ly/13YVKO #; Go Home Already: Back in Business http://bit.ly/H5VfT #; Tourism begins at home http://bit.ly/CI9aB #; HR 2998 Not the Answer to a Secure Energy Future, ...

06/26/09
Waxman Incorporates A Score Of Amendments Into Final Version Of ...

Henry Waxman (D-CA), introduced an amendment in the form of a substitute (HR 2998), which incorporates a score of amendments to the legislation. The schedule today includes five votes on the passage of this historic bill, ...

Source: Wonk Room
06/26/09
H.R. 2998 Ltr to Waxman

Based on a review of H.R. 2998, the American Clean Energy and Security. Act, as amended and reported by the House Committee on Rules on. June 26, 2009, CBO and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimate ...

06/26/09
Police failed to contain Kandhamal violence: Chidambaram

... kiaroskuro After all this travel, you'd think the security people at DCA would recognize me. alt_energynews Constellation Energy Urges Yes Vote on H.R. 2998, the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009 http://snipr.com/kxk10 ...

06/26/09
Bo For Congress » Cap-and-Trade (War-On-the-Poor) Vote Hurried for ...

The 300 “mystery pages” added to H.R.2454 have been retitled H.R. 2998. Several Democrat house members expressed dissatisfaction but accepted a promise from Rep. Waxman that clarifications and changes could be made to the Act after its ...

06/26/09
Cap and Tax, do or die…

The Rules Committee, last night, released a committee report that includes a 300-page amendment to HR 2998. This 300-page amendment, the Waxman amendment (#121), is considered as adopted upon an affirmative vote for HR 2998, ...

06/26/09
"Yes" From Constellation Energy On H.R. 2998, The American Clean ...

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06/26/09
Action Needed Immediately: Pelosi rushing massive energy tax ...

Even worse, over the past few days, the so-called American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2998 (please note the new bill number) has expanded to a whopping 1201 pages! It looks as though we are facing yet another ...

06/26/09
Blog & news round-up: ACES voting day! | 1Sky

H.R. 2998: Adoption of the Waxman amendment in the nature of the substitute. H.R. 513: Adoption of J. Randy Forbes (R-VA) substitute, the New Manhattan Project for Energy Independence. Motion to recommit. Final passage. ...

06/26/09
concerning hr 2998 (waxman-markley comprehensive energy bill ...

as a registered voter in the 5th district of arizona, i beg you then to not vote in favor of hr 2998, or any bill, unless a reasonable amount of time be given the general assembly of the house to read and discuss this measure. ...

06/26/09
Waxman Incorporates A Score Of Amendments Into Final Version Of ...

Henry Waxman (D-CA), introduced an amendment in the form of a substitute (HR 2998), which incorporates a score of amendments to the legislation. The schedule today includes five votes on the passage of this historic bill, ...

06/26/09
Immediate Action Required — Cap and Trade Vote in Hours | Republic ...

The Cap and Trade Bill H.R.2998 contains sections of Federal enforced zero-carbon energy sources and systems. http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2998/text. “SEC. 216A. TRANSMISSION PLANNING. (a) Federal Policy-CommentsClose ...

06/26/09
H.R.2998 American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009

...likely to appear here soon. Even worse, over the past few days, the so-called American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.R. 2998 (please note the new bill number) has expanded to a whopping 1201 pages! It looks as though we are facing yet another

Source: OpenCongress
06/26/09
Constellation Energy Urges “Yes” Vote on H.R. 2998, the American ...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to debate H.R. 2998, the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009. Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG) thinks this is a historic measure ...

06/26/09
Truth to Power: South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford

Today, the House Rules Committee posted to their web site the bill number, H.R. 2998, for the draft of... 14 hours ago. The People's Campaign for the Constitution Blog · News Digest 6/25/09 - 6/25, Jason Leopold, TruthOut, ...

06/26/09
Cap and Trade Bill: Links and DiscussionC « A Mindless Blog

26 06 2009. Folks, Im sorry for not keeping up on the issues. Transformers 2 was a huge distraction but thats all over now … great movie btw. Back to business. First, check out the bill in question, both HR 2454 and HR 2998 ...

06/26/09
Failed Climate Policy: ACESA needs an overhaul, or to be scrapped

What YOU should know about the American Clean Energy and Security Act Today, June 26th, House Representatives are expected to vote on ACESA, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES Act), HR 2998 (formerly HR 2454) ...

06/26/09
Waxman Incorporates A Score Of Amendments Into Final Version Of ...

Henry Waxman (D-CA), introduced an amendment in the form of a substitute (HR 2998), which incorporates a score of amendments to the legislation. The schedule today includes five votes on the passage of this historic bill, ...

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