Censorship Threatens Truth on Climate | Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar | Cato Institute: Commentary
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"Waste" in the stimulus bill.
General Services Administration, announced that the Obama administration is spending $18 million to redesign the Recovery.gov website to show Americans just where their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent. This is unreal and outrageous. If the Obama administration is willing to devote $18 million in taxpayer dollars to a website, imagine what government-run health care will charge taxpayers for an MRI.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The EPA Silences a Climate Skeptic
The professional penalty for offering a contrary view to elites like Al Gore is a smear campaign.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Let's Put a Lid On Cap-and-Tax
By Tom Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce July 7, 2009
The fact that the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill--officially known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)--passed the U.S. House by a razor-thin margin proves that members of both parties have deep concerns about this legislation. And rightfully so. Although the U.S. Chamber supports comprehensive legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we believe that ACES is fundamentally flawed.
From the outset, the U.S. Chamber conditioned its support of any climate change bill on these fundamental principles: balancing environmental objectives with the need for economic growth and job creation, promoting technology development and deployment, investing in clean energy, promoting energy efficiency, and addressing climate change as a global challenge. ACES fails every one of these tests.
This bill does not address the international nature of climate change. For example, even if the United States completely eliminated carbon emissions, global levels would still rise because developing countries' emissions are rapidly growing. Increasing our domestic energy prices would put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage. In fact, many American jobs would likely be shipped overseas where energy is cheaper and environmental restrictions are more lax. Does anyone think this would be a good idea in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression?
Additionally, ACES would impose tariffs on products produced by other countries that don't impose similar curbs on greenhouse gas emissions. This would violate our international trade obligations and could incite a devastating trade war that would cripple American exporters.
Equally problematic is the impact that ACES would have on fuel prices. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the cost impact could be as much as $0.77 per gallon for gasoline, $0.83 per gallon for jet fuel, and $0.88 per gallon for diesel fuel--all ultimately borne by the consumer.
While cap-and-trade might successfully reduce our use of the carbon-based fuel sources that power our economy, it does very little to make up for it and provide the country with the energy we need to grow and thrive.
And what about the cost? A study released by the National Black Chamber of Commerce estimates annual drops in GDP of $170 billion in 2015, $350 billion in 2030, and $730 billion in 2050. The same study concludes that 2.5 million to 3 million jobs would be lost.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act is a flawed bill that requires substantial revision. A clean energy future and economic growth aren't incompatible, and we plan to work with the Senate to reconcile these two goals.
Originally published July 2009. Reprinted by permission, uschamber.com, July 2009 Copyright© 2009, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.uschamber.com
The fact that the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill--officially known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES)--passed the U.S. House by a razor-thin margin proves that members of both parties have deep concerns about this legislation. And rightfully so. Although the U.S. Chamber supports comprehensive legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we believe that ACES is fundamentally flawed.
From the outset, the U.S. Chamber conditioned its support of any climate change bill on these fundamental principles: balancing environmental objectives with the need for economic growth and job creation, promoting technology development and deployment, investing in clean energy, promoting energy efficiency, and addressing climate change as a global challenge. ACES fails every one of these tests.
This bill does not address the international nature of climate change. For example, even if the United States completely eliminated carbon emissions, global levels would still rise because developing countries' emissions are rapidly growing. Increasing our domestic energy prices would put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage. In fact, many American jobs would likely be shipped overseas where energy is cheaper and environmental restrictions are more lax. Does anyone think this would be a good idea in the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression?
Additionally, ACES would impose tariffs on products produced by other countries that don't impose similar curbs on greenhouse gas emissions. This would violate our international trade obligations and could incite a devastating trade war that would cripple American exporters.
Equally problematic is the impact that ACES would have on fuel prices. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the cost impact could be as much as $0.77 per gallon for gasoline, $0.83 per gallon for jet fuel, and $0.88 per gallon for diesel fuel--all ultimately borne by the consumer.
While cap-and-trade might successfully reduce our use of the carbon-based fuel sources that power our economy, it does very little to make up for it and provide the country with the energy we need to grow and thrive.
And what about the cost? A study released by the National Black Chamber of Commerce estimates annual drops in GDP of $170 billion in 2015, $350 billion in 2030, and $730 billion in 2050. The same study concludes that 2.5 million to 3 million jobs would be lost.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act is a flawed bill that requires substantial revision. A clean energy future and economic growth aren't incompatible, and we plan to work with the Senate to reconcile these two goals.
Originally published July 2009. Reprinted by permission, uschamber.com, July 2009 Copyright© 2009, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.uschamber.com
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Todays Thought
"When a man has reached a condition in which he believes that a thing must happen when he does not wish it, and that what he wishes to happen never will be, this is really the state called desperation," wrote Arthur Schopenhauer.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
American Clean Energy and Security Act
The bill was approved by the House of Representatives on June 26, 2009 by a vote of 219-212, but has not yet been approved by the Senate. To see how the cap and trade will work check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cap-and-trade
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Mayor Weinzapfel got caught!
Evansville Mayor Jonathon Weinzapfel has changed his 2008 decision to increase property taxes by $5.1 million by doing away with the Local Homestead Tax Credit. The decision comes after public outrage in the weeks since a secret meeting to increase taxes in 2008 was revealed. Buy the way you will be stuck with it till 2011 at least.
I do not believe that Weinzapfel has seen the error of his tax and spend ways; he is still trying to ram a stadium deal through that no one seems to want except for his lackeys on the City Council. The only reason he apologized was because it was the politically expedient thing to do.
Would like to add that I am really disappointed in the Republicans that toke part in this.
I do not believe that Weinzapfel has seen the error of his tax and spend ways; he is still trying to ram a stadium deal through that no one seems to want except for his lackeys on the City Council. The only reason he apologized was because it was the politically expedient thing to do.
Would like to add that I am really disappointed in the Republicans that toke part in this.
Pelosi and Key Democrats have struck back-room deal.
I have just learned that Pelosi and key Democrats have struck yet another back-room deal to force a floor vote massive cap-and-trade Carbon Tax to the House this Friday. I am willing to bet Representative Ellsworth will vote the way Pelosi tells him to vote. We must let every member of the House know that citizens do NOT want yet another enormous tax and government bureaucracy!
Oppose their massive carbon taxing scheme! I am asking everyone to take immediate action in two ways:
#1 -- Send Faxes Now!
We must let every member of the House know that citizens do NOT want yet another enormous tax and government bureaucracy!
Go here to send your faxes:http://www.grassfire.net/r.aspU=19940&CID=112&RID=21217962
If you prefer to send your faxes, please use the fax numbers and sample fax letters provided above.
#2--
Call your Rep today!
Call your Representative and key House leaders and tell them you oppose H.R. 2454!
Your Representative: Rep. Ellsworth 202-225-4636
Other key House leaders or undecideds to call:
Rep. Collin Peterson (Ag Committee Chair): 202-225-2165(Peterson just caved and is now supporting the bill)
Rep. Tim Holden (Ag Cmmtte Vice Chair): 202-225-5546
Rep. Tim Walz (MN) 202-225-2472
Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC): 202-225-2731
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX): 202-225-1640
Rep. David Scott (GA): 202-225-2939
Talking Points:
1. I oppose the cap-and-trade Carbon Tax. This is an outrageous power grab by the federal government that will greatly expand government control and increase energy costs for my family.
2. This system of "allocations" has failed in Europe and will politicize America's energy policy.
3. Especially in these difficult economic times, Congress must not pass this tax on the American people!
Thanks for taking a stand!
Add these Republicans to the list of people to call about Cap and Trade.
Tell them to vote no on H.R. 2454.
Vern Buchanan (FL-13): 202-225-5015
Joseph Cao (LA-02): 202-225-6636
Vern Ehlers (MI-03): 202-225-3831
Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11): 202-225-5034
Jim Gerlach (PA-06): 202-225-4315
Tim Johnson (IL-15): 202-225-2371
Mark Kirk (IL-10): 202-225-4835
Chris Smith (NJ-04): 202-225-3765
Oppose their massive carbon taxing scheme! I am asking everyone to take immediate action in two ways:
#1 -- Send Faxes Now!
We must let every member of the House know that citizens do NOT want yet another enormous tax and government bureaucracy!
Go here to send your faxes:http://www.grassfire.net/r.aspU=19940&CID=112&RID=21217962
If you prefer to send your faxes, please use the fax numbers and sample fax letters provided above.
#2--
Call your Rep today!
Call your Representative and key House leaders and tell them you oppose H.R. 2454!
Your Representative: Rep. Ellsworth 202-225-4636
Other key House leaders or undecideds to call:
Rep. Collin Peterson (Ag Committee Chair): 202-225-2165(Peterson just caved and is now supporting the bill)
Rep. Tim Holden (Ag Cmmtte Vice Chair): 202-225-5546
Rep. Tim Walz (MN) 202-225-2472
Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC): 202-225-2731
Rep. Henry Cuellar (TX): 202-225-1640
Rep. David Scott (GA): 202-225-2939
Talking Points:
1. I oppose the cap-and-trade Carbon Tax. This is an outrageous power grab by the federal government that will greatly expand government control and increase energy costs for my family.
2. This system of "allocations" has failed in Europe and will politicize America's energy policy.
3. Especially in these difficult economic times, Congress must not pass this tax on the American people!
Thanks for taking a stand!
Add these Republicans to the list of people to call about Cap and Trade.
Tell them to vote no on H.R. 2454.
Vern Buchanan (FL-13): 202-225-5015
Joseph Cao (LA-02): 202-225-6636
Vern Ehlers (MI-03): 202-225-3831
Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11): 202-225-5034
Jim Gerlach (PA-06): 202-225-4315
Tim Johnson (IL-15): 202-225-2371
Mark Kirk (IL-10): 202-225-4835
Chris Smith (NJ-04): 202-225-3765
Health Care
The U.S. Chamber is working to ensure that Congress doesn't pass a government-run health plan. While the Chamber supports meaningful health reforms, the public option and sweeping employer mandates in the Senate HELP Committee bill and House draft enforce heavy-handed government intervention, instead of real reform.
Oppose the Flawed American Clean Energy and Security Act
Email Congress today to urge them to oppose the so-called American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES).
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