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Bishop Votes NO on National Energy Tax
Utah Lawmaker Opposes Cap and Trade Bill, Backs Workable Alternative
Jun 26, 2009 -
Congressman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) released the following statement this evening after voting NO on the Cap and Trade legislation:
“This bill is plain and simple a national energy tax, it will hurt our economy, kill jobs, and raise costs for all of us. President Obama, when he was a candidate, actually described this bill best when he said that under his plan ‘electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.’ The goal of this bill is to intentionally raise utility costs. It represents the largest tax increase in American history and is a massive increase in government interference and mandates on our lives and communities. The money raised by this bill won’t go towards a cleaner environment; it will pay for government expansion and these new programs.”
“The majority dropped a 300 page amendment into this bill at 3:00 AM this morning. It includes two placeholders that allow two House committees to go back and change the bill after we’ve voted. That kind of terrible stunt clearly shows this bill is not ready for passage and the majority has no clue what they’re doing.”
“I support a cleaner, cheaper, safer alternative that includes more affordable energy, more jobs, and a cleaner environment. My ‘all of the above’ energy bill develops more of our domestic resources and invests in renewable and alternative energy sources, all while offering incentives for better efficiency and conservation.”
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