2009-06-26T09:23:37Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/comments/58696 2009-06-26T09:23:37Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110842 judgecrater We are sitting on vast resources of oil and gas. Let's develop our own resources before we go off half-cocked with an economy destroying energy tax. I'm sick and tired of the radical-left envirowackos dictating our energy policy. Windmills and solar panels are pie in the sky at best. Want to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, drill here, drill now! 2010-04-02T11:35:25Z tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/comment/191874 jkatims As a Democrat I'll agree to this compromise with you if we don't have to pay for your wars or military spending... but you can't send your kids to our schools, use our healthcare system, or breath our cleaner air. So the agreement is ya'll Republicans will pay for and get the benefits of the Iraq and Afghan wars, but you have to pay for your own education, healthcare, and oil industry subsidies. Us Dems will pay for and benefit from education, healthcare, and the environment and not have to pay for the wars or the Pentagon... we'll chance it. I wonder who will have the lower bottom line. Its me, everything you pay for publicly now you'd have to pay for privately otherwise... don't worry, you guys have those awesome wars. 2009-06-26T10:38:22Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110861 Whackamole Congress just passed several pieces legislation granting the Scientific community Funds - how much more in how many different ways are the going to stick their hands in our pockets? No more spending! No more Taxes! Or Tax the damn Democrats for their own legislation - let them pay for it alone. One half of this country, at least, is in opposition! We will not be ignored! 2009-10-15T11:58:09Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/comment/142952 NikkiMeyer Ok guys, the government is not trying to take away your freedom... I don't know how effective the cap and trade system will be but something does have to be done. Now, as far as consumers having to pay more money, any costs will be minimal. The bill actually does include some stuff to protect you from that. Some revenue from the permit auctions would go to low/middle income households and also to households to help them make their homes more energy efficient. Having an energy efficient home actually saves money. Plus, help will be given to any worker who loses his/her job because of changes made. Whatever you think about climate change, the rest of the modern world recognizes that clean energy and sustainable practices are the direction industry is taking. This bill is trying to ensure that we will remain an economic leader in the future. We already haven't been failing to compete in the auto industry for a long time. 2009-06-26T14:20:04Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110913 Chevytman Where do i go to see if my Rep voted for this and the list of republicans that voted for it? 2009-06-26T14:33:45Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110925 chesterar Got my warmings and coolings mixed up. The bill is not about global warming. The planet has been cooling for the past 10 years. 2009-06-26T14:33:11Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110923 ilene2theright1 to ConservativeFLrunner- thank you for that link- now we can see if all the 'noise' did help the undecided come to their senses. If not it is a great _ _ _ list! 2009-06-26T07:43:18Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110810 b_boud2004 Any clue as to why the name was changed? 2009-06-28T12:46:17Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/comment/111243 pitchlock I thought this was a Democracy, rather that a Dictatorship be cause there was NO Republican Sponsor to the Bill , Just TWO Democrat's or should I say Dictator wana-be's. 2009-06-28T14:12:33Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/comment/111259 daftchemicals BTW, I voted "NAY" on this when it was at 229 NAYS at 1:40pm PST. I voted then, and looked 2 1/2 hours later & it is STILL 229 without even counting my vote. Are we now being censored? Or is it just broken? 2009-06-26T10:09:11Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110854 NJnative "Requires: (1) the Administrator to implement the Energy Refund Program to give low-income households a monthly cash energy refund equal to the estimated loss in purchasing power resulting from this Act" - EVEN MORE WELFARE! 2009-06-26T14:51:13Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110932 hyjamon I have been reading the document and there is mention of Title V permits yet there is no Title V? is this legal or a valid document to vote on? 2009-06-26T16:36:05Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110979 baparks31 I would like the list of AYE / ABSTAIN voting Republicans and like you would like to thank DEMS that voted NAY. Post them when you get them. I'm trying to find them now. 2009-06-26T14:51:15Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110933 chesterar <a href="http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml">HERE</a> or http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll477.xml 2009-06-26T15:06:03Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110941 amandacaudill What protest? I would like to get in on this...email me @ amandacaudill@gmail.com 2009-06-26T16:53:11Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110986 cameraman Wrong, we have less than three percent of the world supply of oil. Any effort to cash in on this would take near a decade to build and operate to a level making a difference. There is a decent amount of natural gas, however that market is prone to fluctuation and manipulation. 2009-06-26T16:59:10Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110989 floridasandy Make sure you let those who voted in favor of the bill that they will not be getting reelected. This is our mission to throw these bums out. If they don't want to listen to the will of the people, the hell with them. 2009-06-26T13:19:15Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110898 eboughey My main concern is that the average american will be taxed and then forced to pay for the increases that hit the businesses. Do you really think Wal-Mart and Grocery stores aren't going to pass on the increased energy charges to the consumer??? Who pays the most? The taxpayer. 2009-06-26T18:05:20Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/111023 CowboyRick Cap and TRADE is very wrong-definite sign of the "CHANGE" that O'Bama was referring to and it is time to stop him right now-he could be the first President with a total of 3 years "LAME DUCK" sessions if played right!!! 2009-06-26T10:15:02Z tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/comment/110857 NJnative Provides for trading, banking and borrowing, auctioning, selling, exchanging, transferring, holding, or retiring emission allowances. " "Requires the Administrator to: (1) establish a strategic reserve account and place into that account specified amounts (ranging from 1% to 3%) of the emission allowances for each of calendar years 2012-2050; and (2) auction such strategic reserve allowances once each quarter of each of such years." - Will this become the new global reserve currency? The dollar is a fiat currency, so they're thinking ... why not replace the old dollar with the NEW Carbon Credit? Both currencies are backed by nothing tangible, but smoke and mirrors. This bill states up front that it is building a New ECOnomy. You can't have a new economy without destroying the old one first!